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Which among the following is the bad conductor of heat?


A

Iron

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B

Water

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C

Aluminium

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D

Mercury

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Solution

The correct option is D

Mercury


  1. These materials that do not conduct heat and electricity are called insulators. For example wood, mercury, etc.
  2. These materials that conduct heat and electricity are called conductors. For example iron, aluminium, water, etc.
  3. So, mercury is a bad conductor of heat.

Hence, option D is correct.


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