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PART - 2 CH - 10 Thermal Properties of Matter — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsPART - 2 CH - 10 Thermal Properties of Matter1 Mark
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Snow is a better insulator than ice. Why?
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Due to the air being enclosed in snow, it reduces heat loss through convection. Therefore it is a good insulator of heat.

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