Conductors and Insulators

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

Front

Identify the non-conductor: metal spoon, wire, iron nail, plastic spoon.

Back

plastic spoon

Front

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

Back

an insulator

Front

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

Back

a conductor

Front

The plastic covering is there to:

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Aluminum foil

Front

Why is the object connected to the wires a conductor?

Back

The light bulb is glowing bright.

Front

Why does the light bulb turn on in the circuit?

Back

makes a complete path.

Front

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

Back

Heat insulation

Front

Which of the following is NOT an insulator? Options: Wool, Plastic, Copper, Styrofoam

Back

Copper