Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781285179988
Author: Russell E. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 25RQ
Which of the following is the best insulator?
- a. wood
- b. thermoplastic
- c. copper
- d. cast iron
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