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2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

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Question 11

A clothing designer explains how a winter jacket padded with down feathers keeps a person warm in cold weather. The padding consists of fluffy feathers that trap a large amount of air in tiny pockets.

Three statements are made about why this padding is a good thermal insulator:

  1. Air is a poor thermal conductor.
  2. The air is trapped in tiny pockets, which prevents the formation of convection currents.
  3. The feathers themselves are poor thermal conductors.

Which of these statements are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

1 and 3 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

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