S5P2c (conductors and insulators)

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows heat or electric current to flow through easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow heat or electric current to flow through easily.

Front

Why is metal not used completely in refrigerators?

Back

Metal easily transfers heat, which would warm the inside of the refrigerator.

Front

Which of the following is a conductor: TIN CAN, RUBBER GLOVES?

Back

TIN CAN is a conductor.

Front

Which of the following is an insulator: Copper Wire, Paper Clip, Steel Pole, Rubber Gloves?

Back

Rubber Gloves are an insulator.

Front

Which material is NOT an insulator: Wool, Plastic, Iron, Glass?

Back

Iron is NOT an insulator.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor.

Back

Copper is a good conductor.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

Rubber is a good insulator.

Front

What happens to heat in a conductor?

Back

Heat flows easily through a conductor.

Front

What happens to heat in an insulator?

Back

Heat does not flow easily through an insulator.