Insulators vs Conductors

Front

Why are metals useful for making electrical wire?

Back

Metals are conductors.

Front

Which is NOT an insulator: Wool, Plastic, Copper, Glass?

Back

Copper

Front

Something electricity can't move through is called a(n) ______.

Back

insulator

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: rubber, tin, aluminum, water

Back

rubber

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

Front

The plastic covering is there to:

Back

Provide an insulator so that electrical energy will not pass outside of the wires.

Front

Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option? (Wood stick, Glass bead, Aluminum foil, Styrofoam)

Back

Aluminum foil