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What are good and bad conductors of heat? Give two examples of each.
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The substances which allow heat to pass through them easily are called good conductors of heat. Examples — silver, copper.
The substances which do not allow heat to pass through them easily are called bad conductors of heat or insulators. Examples — wood, plastic.
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