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cotton balls are a good insulator because they contain many air filled spaces, the tiny pockets trap air in the cotton balls preventing energy from being transferred. So there is less heat transfer.

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cotton has a tendency to absorb moisture once moisture has been absorbeb by the cotton, insulation will be weak.

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Cotton isn't a good insulator because cotton is really light and you need something heavy and if you have cotton all of the air would go right throught the cotton.

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Cotton balls are a good insulator because they trap the air. That's why when you wear a cotton shirt it traps the air so the shirt is more warmer.There then is less heat transfer.

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Cotton prevent heat transfer because heat capture the air and traps it

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Do cotton balls work as an insulator?

Yes.


Are cotton balls a good insulation?

Cotton balls are a good insulator because they trap the air. That's why when you wear a cotton shirt it traps the air so the shirt is more warmer.There then is less heat transfer.


why is a cotton ball a insulator?

cotton balls are a good insulator because they contain many air filled spaces, the tiny pockets trap air in the cotton balls preventing energy from being transferred. So there is less heat transfer.


Is a good insulator?

cotton wool


What is a good thermal insulator?

cotton wool


Why is a cotton clothing a good insulator?

Cotton keeps its heat very well.


Is cotton an insulator or a conductor?

semi conductor


Is cottom wool a good insulator?

Cotton wool has a very low density and has thousands of pockets to trap air in. Because of this, cotton wool is a good insulator, but there are others that are better. As a rule of thumb, the lower the density, the better the insulator. There are virtually no exceptions to this.


Are cotton balls good for the environment?

Ya, they are!!!


Is cotton wool a conductor of electricity or an insulator?

Cotton wool is not a conductor or an insulator it is a semi conductor. It is sort of in the middle, electrons can travel through cotton wool but not as good as silver, bronze, metal and so on.


Is coton a good insulator?

Cotton is a moderate insulator, and cotton covered wire was often used in low voltage applications. (Probably completely replaced nowadays by insulating varnishes.)


Is a cotton ball a conductor or a insulator?

insulator