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Does anyone know of an experiment or know where I can find an experiment to compare the heat gain or heat loss by a conductor and an insulator?
Heat transfer in a conductor occurs through the movement of free electrons, while in an insulator it occurs through the vibrations of atoms or molecules.
Metals such as copper, silver, and aluminum are considered good conductors, while materials like rubber, plastic, and wood are good insulators.
The thicker a material is, the slower the rate of heat transfer will be. This is because a thicker material provides more resistance to the flow of heat.
In a conductor, the higher the temperature difference between two points, the greater the rate of heat transfer. In an insulator, the opposite is true, as a greater temperature difference will result in a slower rate of heat transfer.
This is because metals are good conductors of heat, so when they come into contact with our skin, heat is quickly transferred away from our body, making the metal feel cold.