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Conduction
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Conduction
A student wants to reduce heat loss from a hot water pipe running through a cold room. He wraps the pipe with a thick layer of foam.
Which statement best explains how the foam reduces heat loss?
Which statement best explains how the foam reduces heat loss?
- Foam is a poor conductor that slows heat transfer from the pipe
- Foam is a good conductor that quickly spreads heat to the room
- Foam increases radiation of heat from the pipe
- Foam cools the pipe by absorbing heat and melting
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