Conductors & Insulators

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that resists the flow of heat or thermal energy.

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Is metal a good conductor of heat?

Back

Yes, metal is a great conductor of heat.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is heat energy.

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How does thermal energy move?

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Thermal energy moves when objects touch.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Examples of conductors include metals like copper and aluminum.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Examples of insulators include rubber, wood, and plastic.

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What happens to heat when it moves through a conductor?

Back

Heat flows quickly through a conductor.

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What happens to heat when it moves through an insulator?

Back

Heat does not flow easily through an insulator.

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Can air be a conductor?

Back

Air is a poor conductor of heat.