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Explain why materials such as plastic foam, feathers, and fur are poor conductors of heat.

Explain why materials such as plastic foam, feathers, and fur are poor conductors of heat.
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Explain why materials such as plastic foam, feathers, and fur are poor conductors of heat.

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They are poor conductors because they keep the heat trapped in one spot, while other materials like metal let the heat go through itself.
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