Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include rubber, wood, and plastic.

Front

Is wood a conductor or insulator?

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Insulator

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Why is rubber used on the handle of frying pans?

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Rubber provides heat insulation, preventing heat from transferring to the handle.

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What is a great conductor of energy?

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Metal is a great conductor of energy.

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

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Pots and pans are not insulators; they conduct heat.

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Why do gloves keep your hands warm in winter?

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Gloves are insulators, trapping heat and keeping your hands warm.

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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 passes through a conductor?

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Heat flows easily through a conductor, making it warm.

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What happens to heat when it passes through an insulator?

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