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Insulating materials are rated by their _____. specific heat heat index r-value temperature resistance

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That would be the R-value
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Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference in temperature when per unit of heat flux is required by one unit of heat flux between a barrier of warmer and colder surface present in steady state condition is known as R-value.

Mathematically, R-value =
\frac{\text{Temperature difference}* \text{Area}* \text{Time}}{Heat loss}

Thermal resistance of insulating products or materials can be known with the help of R-value. As more is the r-value of a substance more will be its insulating power.

Therefore, we can conclude that insulating materials are rated by their r-value.

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