Question

A student is investigating the properties of Block A. The student writes down the following notes as they investigate:



1. Placed Block A on top of a hot metal block and then touched Block A with finger.

2. Held finger on Block A for five minutes, but Block A is still only room temperature.







What can the student conclude about Block A?
Responses
A It is a good conductor of heatIt is a good conductor of heat
B It is a poor conductor of heatIt is a poor conductor of heat
C It is a good conductor of electricityIt is a good conductor of electricity
D It is made of ferrous material and is magnetic

Answer 1

Based on the student's notes, particularly the observation that Block A remains at room temperature even after being placed on a hot metal block and touched for an extended period, the student can conclude the following:

**B. It is a poor conductor of heat.**

This conclusion is drawn from the fact that Block A did not transfer the heat from the hot metal block to the student's finger, indicating that it does not conduct heat well.