College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Heat - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 412: 15

Answer

The low-pressure gas trapped between the walls of the bottle is a poor conductor of heat, so conduction is very low. This gas is a partial vacuum, so it cannot transfer much heat by convection. The interior has a silver film coating that minimizes radiation losses or gains.

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The low-pressure gas trapped between the walls of the bottle is a poor conductor of heat, so conduction is very low. This gas is a partial vacuum, so it cannot transfer much heat by convection. The interior has a silver film coating that minimizes radiation losses or gains.
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