Insulators vs Conductors

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What is an insulator?

Back

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

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What is a conductor?

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

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Rubber, plastic, and wood are examples of insulators.

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Give an example of a conductor.

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Copper, aluminum, and gold are examples of conductors.

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Why do cooks use oven mitts?

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Cooks use oven mitts because they are made of insulating materials that protect their hands from heat.

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What type of materials are usually good conductors?

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Metals are usually good conductors.

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What type of materials are usually good insulators?

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Nonmetals, such as rubber and plastic, are usually good insulators.

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True or False: An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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False. An insulator does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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True or False: A conductor can be used to transfer heat.

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True. A conductor can transfer heat.

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What happens to electricity in an insulator?

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Electricity does not flow easily through an insulator.