Question

Which of the following is a bad conductor of heat?
1. Ebonite
2. Iron
3. Silver
4. Copper

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ebonite

The correct answer is Ebonite.

• Ebonite is a bad conductor of heat so it is used to handle hot utensils.

• Ebonite is a brand name for a material generically known as hard rubber and is obtained by vulcanizing natural rubber for prolonged periods.
• Ebonite may contain from 25% to 80% sulfur and linseed oil.
• Its name comes from its intended use as an artificial substitute for ebony wood. 
• Ebonite is an insulator.
• Ebonite does not support the flow of electricity and does not conduct its flow through it.