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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which item is a good thermal conductor?
A
a styrofoam cup
B
a copper pot
C
a towel
D
a wooden spoon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As copper is an excellent conductor of heat, it’s good for heat exchangers, heat sinks, and even saucepan bottoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Heat. Copper is an extremely effective conductor of heat. A copper pan distributes an even temperature over the bottom and sides. In fact, copper is second only to silver, as the most conductive metal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metals like copper and aluminium have the highest thermal conductivity while steel and bronze have the lowest. As copper is an excellent conductor of heat, it is good for heat exchangers also. Example: Gold, Silver, Iron, etc are some examples of good heat conductors and electrical conductors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Copper conducts heat better than iron and aluminum.

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