Multiple choice

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but a bad conductor of electricity?

  1. Asbestos

  2. Tungsten

  3. Mica

  4. Paraffin wax

  5. Tin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mica is a good conductor of heat but a bad conductor of electricity. Mica sheets are used to provide structure for heating wire and can withstand upto temperatures of 900 centigrade.

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