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10 October, 07:58

Table C: Known Specific Heat Values for Common Materials

Material Specific Heat (J/g*C)

Water 4.18

Concrete 0.88

Wood 1.80

Aluminum 0.90

Glass 0.84

Sand 0.83

Steel 0.49

Iron 0.44

Copper 0.38

Lead 0.16

Gold 0.13

What is the best insulator? and why

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  1. 10 October, 08:15
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    Water is the best insulator.

    Explanation:

    Specific Heat Capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 K.

    A good insulator has a high specific heat capacity.

    This means that it absorbs more heat for raising its temperature by 1 K.

    This is a property of a good insulator.

    Among the given materials, water has the highest specific heat capacity.

    Hence, water is the best insulator.
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Home » Chemistry » Table C: Known Specific Heat Values for Common Materials Material Specific Heat (J/g*C) Water 4.18 Concrete 0.88 Wood 1.80 Aluminum 0.90 Glass 0.84 Sand 0.83 Steel 0.49 Iron 0.44 Copper 0.38 Lead 0.16 Gold 0.13 What is the best insulator? and why
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