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Give an example of metal which is a poor conductor of heat.


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Conductors of heat:

  • Any material that allows heat to move through it is classified as a conductor.
  • Bad or poor conductors are materials that do not conduct heat easily and rapidly.

Example:

  • Lead is an example of a poor conductor.
  • It is a poor heat conductor because it quickly forms lead oxide by interacting with the environment, and metal oxides are poor heat conductors.

Therefore, being a metal lead is a poor heat conductor.


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