3.3 - Thermal and Acoustic Properties
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Practice Questions
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What property of timber makes it a good insulator?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat is conducted.
Name one benefit of timber's sound absorption.
💡 Hint: Think about spaces like concert halls.
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What does low thermal conductivity in timber indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember how well a material can resist heat.
True or False: Timber is a poor sound absorber.
💡 Hint: Think about the qualities of materials in theaters.
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Analyze the thermal properties of timber and determine how they would influence energy consumption in a building design. Consider seasonal temperature changes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how insulation materials work in different weather conditions.
Evaluate how the acoustic properties of timber could be used to design effective learning environments in schools.
💡 Hint: Consider how schools are typically noisy and how managing sound can help students.
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