Conductors and Insulators

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What is an insulator?

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A material that slows the transfer of heat.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that transfers heat easily.

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Which is TRUE about an insulator?

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It slows energy transfer.

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What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

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Pots and pans.

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The following are conductors EXCEPT-

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(Provide examples of conductors and one non-conductor.)

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Give an example of a good insulator.

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Rubber.

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What is the main function of a conductor?

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To allow heat or electricity to flow through easily.

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Name a common use of insulators in everyday life.

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Insulating materials in buildings to keep them warm.

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What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

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It transfers quickly.

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What happens to heat when it passes through an insulator?

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It transfers slowly.