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Everyday uses of thermal insulators

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I can identify and name thermal insulators in everyday life.

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Thermal insulators are used for different purposes in everyday life. Thermal insulators are used to stop us burning ourselves or surfaces when using hot objects in the kitchen. Materials that contain trapped pockets of air make good thermal insulators. Thermal insulators can be used to keep cold things cold. A comparative test can be used to investigate which cup is most suitable for keeping cold drinks cold.

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