Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat and electricity to move 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 electricity to pass through easily.

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Which material is a poor conductor of heat?

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Materials like plastic, wood, and rubber are poor conductors of heat.

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What is the best material to insulate a house?

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A poor conductor of heat is the best material to insulate a house.

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True or False: Plastic is a great conductor of heat.

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False. Plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when heat lamps warm baby chickens?

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Radiation.

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Which material would be best for keeping popsicles cold?

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Plastic is the best material for keeping popsicles cold.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.