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A heat conductor is something which is could at transferring heat. Think of a metal spoon in a pan of boiling water. The spoon feels hot because the metal is good at transferring the heat to your hand.

On the other hand, an insulator is something which is bad at transferring heat. They can be used either to keep heat in, or to keep it out. For instance, because air is a good insulator, hot water tanks often are covered in foam, which traps air, which helps to keep the heat in.

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Does temperature difference affect heat transfer rate?

Yes, temperature difference does affect heat transfer rate. The greater the temperature difference between two objects, the faster heat will transfer between them. This is described by Newton's Law of Cooling, where the rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to the temperature difference.


Does heat is NOT related to temperature differences?

Heat is the amount of energy transferred between objects where a difference in temperature is present. So in that sense, heat is related to temperature differences, but is not the same. The temperature difference is caused by the difference in the avg. speed of particles between the two objects.


The main difference between heat and temperature is that temperature is solely dependent on the?

The main difference between heat and temperature is that temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, while heat is the transfer of energy between two substances due to a temperature difference. Temperature is a scalar quantity, while heat is a form of energy.


What is thermal energy called that flows between objects due to a difference in temperature?

heat.


What does a Thermal insulater means?

A thermal insulator is a material used to reduce the transfer of heat between objects that have different temperatures. It works by slowing down the flow of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation. Common examples include fiberglass, foam, and cellulose insulation.