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Answer: Does wood have a low conductivity if it is very
Chapter 16, Problem 15E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 15E
Does wood have a low conductivity if it is very hot—that is, in the stage of smoldering, red-hot coals? Could you safely walk across a bed of red-hot wooden coals with bare feet? Although the coals are hot, does much heat conduct from them to your feet if you step quickly? Could you do the same on red-hot iron coals? Explain. (Caution: Coals can stick to your feet, so—OUCH!—don’t try it!)
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QUESTION:
Problem 15E
Does wood have a low conductivity if it is very hot—that is, in the stage of smoldering, red-hot coals? Could you safely walk across a bed of red-hot wooden coals with bare feet? Although the coals are hot, does much heat conduct from them to your feet if you step quickly? Could you do the same on red-hot iron coals? Explain. (Caution: Coals can stick to your feet, so—OUCH!—don’t try it!)
ANSWER:
Solution 15E
Yes, wood has a low conductivity even when it is hot. This is because, wood is an insulator.