Among solids ebonite and asbestos are the worst conductors of heat. Is it a correct statement?

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Yes, this is a correct statement. Ebonite and asbestos are worst conductor of heat.

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Chapter 5: Heat - Transmission of Heat [Page 226]

Chapter 5 Heat
Transmission of Heat | Q 11 | Page 226

What is the Fahrenheit scale of temperature ?

Who is telling the truth?

The temperature of a substance is measured in joules.

Why does a piece of ice when touched with a hand, appear cool? Explain.

Define temperature on the basis of the kinetic theory of matter.

Is conduction possible in gases?

Why do we wear woolen clothes in winter?

Give a scientific reason for the following:
Old quits are less warm than the new ones.

If the temperature of a liquid in a container is decreased, then the interatomic distance will ______.

State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.

One Celsius degree is an interval of 1K and zero degree Celsius is 273.15 K.

Kelvin is written as K also known as absolute scale as it starts from absolute zero temperature.