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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @noknees OP 17h \ parent \ on: Brain Not Braining : Part 3 science

1 correct answer and 1 wrong answer :)

I'm certain A is a superconductor, and B does behaves as a superinsulator, so what else could it be is beyond me. I'm at loss here. But really appreciate the sats, thank you :)

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @noknees OP 17h

superinsulators do not allow heat to flow through them along with electricity, it will be dimmer than A when heated to 1000 degrees which is contrary to the question, B appears to be a perfect emitter of heat (this is one hell of a hint)

1011 sats \ 2 replies \ @didiplaywell 17h

I can not avoid to think about coal, but you said that a material is not the answer. So I can only think about a black body, but thought that was too abstract, like saying "absorber", which wasn't the answer. Let me think...