Conductors and Insulators Practice

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What are conductors?

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Materials that allow electricity or heat to flow through them easily, typically metals.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that do not allow electricity or heat to flow through them easily, such as rubber, glass, and plastic.

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Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Give an example of a good insulator of electricity.

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Rubber is a good insulator of electricity.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow the flow of electricity or heat, while insulators resist it.

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True or False: Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity.

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True.

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True or False: Plastic is a good conductor of electricity.

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False.

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What is a common use for insulators in electrical applications?

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Insulators are used to prevent the unwanted flow of electricity, protecting users from electric shock.

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What is the term used to describe materials that are poor conductors?

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Insulators.

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Why are metals used in electrical wiring?

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Because they are good conductors of electricity.