This experiment aims to determine the best insulating material between newspaper, plastic, wool, and foil by comparing how well each material retains heat. The materials tested include tin foil, a plastic bag, woolen sock, and newspaper.

1. Conservation of
Energy and
Resources
Exercise 1: What makes the Best
Insulating material???
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2. Purpose
The purpose of this experiment is to see what material
insulates the best: newspaper, plastic, wool or foil.
Materials
• Tin Foil
• Plastic Bag
• Woolen sock
• Newspaper