Conductors and Insulators

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity and heat to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor.

Back

Aluminum foil is a good conductor.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

Wood is a good insulator.

Front

What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow electricity to flow easily, while insulators do not.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an insulator: Wool, Plastic, Iron, Glass?

Back

Iron is NOT an insulator.

Front

What materials are typically used as conductors?

Back

Metals like copper, aluminum, and silver are typically used as conductors.

Front

What materials are typically used as insulators?

Back

Materials like rubber, glass, and plastic are typically used as insulators.

Front

What happens to electricity when it passes through a conductor?

Back

Electricity flows easily through a conductor.

Front

What happens to electricity when it passes through an insulator?

Back

Electricity does not flow easily through an insulator.