Conductors and Insulators Practice

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electrical energy to pass easily through it.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electrical energy to pass easily through it.

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Give an example of a conductor.

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Examples of conductors include metals like copper, aluminum, and silver.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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An example of an insulator is a plastic spoon.

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What is the relationship between conductors and heat?

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If a material is a conductor of electricity, it is also typically a conductor of heat.

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What is the relationship between insulators and conductors?

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Insulators are sometimes referred to as 'poor conductors' because they do not allow energy to pass through them easily.

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Which of the following does not belong: brass cup, rubber eraser, silver cross?

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The rubber eraser does not belong because it is an insulator, while the brass cup and silver cross are conductors.

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True or False: All metals are conductors.

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True, most metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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True or False: Insulators can be used to prevent electrical shock.

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True, insulators are used to prevent electrical shock by blocking the flow of electricity.

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What is the primary function of a conductor in electrical circuits?

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The primary function of a conductor in electrical circuits is to allow the flow of electric current.