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  • 20-10-2017
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Which is a better conductor of thermal energy a plastic foam cup or window glass?

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  • 31-10-2017
Window glass is a much better conductor of thermal energy than a plastic foam (styrofoam) cup. The exact "thermal conductivity" rating of window glass depends on its mineral composition . The thermal conductivity of styrofoam is very low, because it traps air in small pockets, and air has a very low thermal conductivity. That is why styrofoam is widely used as insulation.
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