Insulators vs Conductors

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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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. Examples include wood, plastic, and rubber.

Front

Is wood a conductor or an insulator?

Back

Wood is an insulator.

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Is silver a conductor or an insulator?

Back

Silver is a conductor.

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Is cotton a conductor or an insulator?

Back

Cotton is an insulator.

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Is Styrofoam a conductor or an insulator?

Back

Styrofoam is an insulator.

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Which of the following is an insulator: Silver, Copper, Mechanical pencil, Plastic?

Back

Plastic is an insulator.

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What happens to electricity when it passes through a conductor?

Back

Electricity flows easily through a conductor.

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What happens to electricity when it passes through an insulator?

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Electricity does not flow easily through an insulator.

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Give an example of a good conductor.

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A good conductor is silver.