Conductors & Insulators

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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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. Examples include rubber, wood, and plastic.

Front

Is wood a conductor or insulator?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is the purpose of insulation in materials?

Back

Insulation helps to prevent the transfer of heat or electricity, keeping things warm or safe.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

A jacket is a good example of an insulator.

Front

Why is rubber used on the handle of frying pans?

Back

Rubber provides heat insulation, preventing burns when handling hot pans.

Front

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

Back

A metal bowl.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor? metal spoon, wire, iron nail, plastic spoon?

Back

Plastic spoon.

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What happens to heat when it travels through a conductor?

Back

Heat moves quickly through a conductor, making it warm.

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What happens to heat when it travels through an insulator?

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Heat does not move easily through an insulator, keeping it cool.