Conductors and Insulators

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Using a conductor in a circuit will

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allow electricity to flow

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What happens if you place an insulator in an open circuit?

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It will not allow electricity to flow.

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What is the purpose of insulators in a circuit?

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protect people from electricity

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What type of matter makes good conductors?

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Metals

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An example of an insulator is: a tin can, a steel rod, a plastic spoon

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a plastic spoon

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True or false: A plastic knife makes a good conductor of electricity or heat.

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false

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Of the items pictured here, which ones are insulators?

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True or false: Insulators are sometimes called "poor conductors".

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True

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Look at the pictures and choose the conductor.

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Which of the following is sorted correctly? Conductors: wooden spoon, rubber wire, plastic toys Insulators: copper penny, aluminum wire, Insulators: wooden spoon, rubber wire, plastic toys Conductors: copper penny, aluminum wire, Conductors: rubber wire, plastic toys Insulators: wooden spoon, copper penny, aluminum wire, Conductors: aluminum wire, rubber wire, plastic toys Insulators: wooden spoon, copper penny

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Insulators: wooden spoon, rubber wire, plastic toys Conductors: copper penny, aluminum wire

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