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Drysuits, wetsuits and insulation

Drysuits, wetsuits and insulation
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  • Drysuits, wetsuits and insulation
  • Duration: 00:49
  • Terry Hudson is a caver who has to work in very wet and cold conditions. He explains how he wears a dry layer under his waterproof boiler suit. This works by trapping air next to his body which keeps him warm. He also explains how a wetsuit works. It is made out of tight rubber material and traps a thin layer of water next to his body which keeps him warm.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Grouping and Classifying Materials

  • Keywords: insulate, insulation, rubber, wet, dry, layer, wetsuit
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  • To start an experiment where the children have to test and find the best materials for insulation. To investigate what properties rubber has which make it good to use in a wetsuit.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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