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Card 26

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The bigger the surface area of an object, the more _______ that can be emitted from (or absorbed by) the surface - so the quicker the transfer of heat.

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Card 27

Front

If a flask is double walled with a vacuum between the two walls, what does this do?

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Card 28

Front

Why are the walls of a flask silvered?

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Card 29

Front

Why is a flask supported using insulating foam?

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Card 30

Front

Why is the stopper made of plastic and filled with cork or foam?

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Card 31

Front

What is cavity wall insulation?

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Card 32

Front

What is loft insulation?

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Card 33

Front

What is a hot water tank jacket?

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Card 34

Front

What do thick curtains do?

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Card 35

Front

What do U-Values do?

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