Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Alexa poured hot tea into four cups made of different materials. In which cup will the tea stay hot for the longest time?

A Styrofoam cup
B Plastic cup
C Metal cup
D Ceramic cup
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Step 1: To keep tea hot, we need a poor conductor of heat (insulator). Step 2: Styrofoam is an excellent insulator as it traps air. Step 3: It slows down heat loss from the tea to the surroundings.

Correct answer: Styrofoam cup

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