Question

PLSS HELP ,, - - - A group of students were testing different insulators. They used three metal cans, one wrapped with bubble wrap, a second with a paper towel, and third unwrapped. Equal amounts of hot water were poured into each can and the temperature was noted at definite time intervals. The data is shown in the table.

From the data what can you conclude which is the best insulator?


Aluminum can wrapped with paper towel


Just the aluminum can


Aluminum can wrapped with bubble wrap

Answer 1

Without the table, I can't be 100% certain, but I'm sure that your answer is C). It would only make sense, considering the fact that if bubble wrap is being used, you've put 2 layers of plastic and one layer of trapped air between the can and the hand of those who hold it, thus reducing the amount of thermal energy transfer.