Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows energy, such as heat or electricity, to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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

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True or False: The transfer of heat always goes from hot to cold.

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True

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True or False: The human body is a conductor.

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True

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Give an example of a good conductor.

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Give an example of a good insulator.

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Rubber is a good insulator.

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What happens to heat when it moves from a hot object to a cold object?

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Heat transfers from the hot object to the cold object until they reach the same temperature.

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What is the role of conductors in electrical circuits?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow through the circuit, enabling it to function.

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What is the role of insulators in electrical circuits?

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Insulators prevent electricity from flowing where it is not wanted, protecting users from electric shock.

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True or False: All metals are conductors.

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False; while most metals are conductors, some can act as insulators under certain conditions.