Question

thermal insulators

• rubber
• wood
• plastic
• fiberglass
• foam

thermal conductors

• metal
• ceramic
• concrete
• graphite
• diamond

you want to prevent an object from overheating in the sun. what would be a good material to shield it with?
foam
concrete
metal
none of these would be good

Explanation:

To prevent an object from overheating in the sun, a thermal insulator is needed, as these materials resist the transfer of heat. Foam is listed as a thermal insulator, while concrete and metal are thermal conductors that allow heat to transfer easily.

Answer:

Foam