Conductors and Insulators

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Conductor

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Materials that transfer energy.

Front

What does an insulator do?

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Slows thermal and electrical energy from transferring

Front

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

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metal

Front

What object would best complete this circuit? Options: A battery, a piece of yarn, an insulator, a conductor

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a conductor

Front

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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Why do mittens help keep your hands warm in winter?

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They are insulators.

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The plastic covering is there to:

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Provide an insulator so that electrical energy will not pass outside of the wires.

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The metal copper is there to:

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Provide a conductor for energy to flow from one place to another.

Front

What object is the best conductor to complete a circuit? Options: Wood stick, Glass bead, Aluminum foil, Styrofoam

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Aluminum foil

Front

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option? Options: rubber, a penny, card board, plastic spoon

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a penny