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Grade 12Thermal Physics

air is thermal insulator ,,,,,, but why air is heated ???? give me explanation …..............................................................................................

Profile image of Ankur Saha
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Air is heated that means the chemical reaction is taking place considering the O2 gas.
In Presence of O2 the combustion takes place and the suitable oxide product is formed.
However air is termed as insulator as current cannot break down its resistance for the charge to pass through it.