The insulating ability of an insulator with the presence of moisture would

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  1. increase
  2. decrease
  3. remain unaffected
  4. Non of the above

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Option 2 : decrease
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Explanation:

Insulation

  • It is defined as a process of preventing the flow of heat from the body by applying insulator materials to the surface which controls the rate of heat transfer.
  • The insulating ability of an insulator depends on various factors:
    • thickness of insulator
    • material of insulator
    • surrounding conditions
    • temperature difference  
  • Generally, air packets are present in porous insulating materials.
  • Since water which is a more conductive material is replacing air which is a less conductive material, so the overall insulating ability of the insulator will decrease. Most insulators are porous in nature.
  • If it has been about Non-porous insulators then the insulating ability will remain unaffected.
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