The Poorest Conductor of Heat Among the Following is
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023
- Copper
- Lead
- Mercury
- Zinc
- None of the above/More than One
Answer: Option B, Lead
The poorest conductor of heat among the above is Lead. Mercury is a poor conductor while Lead is the poorest. Copper and Zinc are good conductors of heat.
- Conductors are those materials that are good conductors of heat. They have a number of free electrons to conduct heat and electricity.
- The materials that do not allow electricity to pass through them are termed insulators.
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The poorest Conductor of Heat is
Lead is the poorest conductor of heat. Lead conducts heat very slowly. Hence, it is an insulator.
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