Conductors and Insulators

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Insulator

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a material that slows the transfer of heat

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What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy? A wooden block, A wool oven mitt, A plastic mug, A metal pan

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A metal pan

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Conductor

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A material that transfers heat easily

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True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

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False

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Why do mittens help keep your hands warm in winter?

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They are insulators.

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A conductor allows energy to easily pass by.

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True

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The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

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Heat insulation

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What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen? Options: An oven mitt, Pots and pans, A wooden spoon, A plastic measuring cup

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Pots and pans

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A great conductor of energy is: wood, plastic, metal, cloth

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metal

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Conductors are materials that...

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Allow heat to pass through