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Why does ice cream placed in a plastic cooler melt slower than ice cream placed in a metal pot? A. because metal is a better insulator than plastic B. because plastic is a better insulator than metal C.
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Why does ice cream placed in a plastic cooler melt slower than ice cream placed in a metal pot?

A. because metal is a better insulator than plastic


B. because plastic is a better insulator than metal


C. because metal insulates against more heat


D. because plastic conducts more heat

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Answer: B

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Because Metal is a poor conductor of heat the inside of a plastic container is insulated and the ice cream will stay cooler longer

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