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 pass through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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Is wood a conductor or an insulator?

Back

Wood is an insulator.

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What role do foam cups and cardboard sleeves play for hot coffee?

Back

They act as insulators to keep the heat from reaching your hands.

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Is an eraser a conductor or an insulator?

Back

An eraser is an insulator.

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Why do cooks use oven mitts?

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Cooks use oven mitts because cloth is an insulator that keeps heat from burning their hands.

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What type of matter makes good conductors?

Back

Metals make good conductors.

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Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

Rubber is a good insulator.

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What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

Back

Heat moves easily through a conductor.

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What happens to heat when it passes through an insulator?

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Heat does not move easily through an insulator.