Conductors and Insulators

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

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

Copper is the best conductor of electricity among common materials.

Insulators protect us from electric shock by preventing the flow of electricity to unwanted areas.

No, plastic is an insulator and does not conduct electricity.

Heat flows easily through a conductor, making it warm.

Heat does not pass easily through an insulator, keeping the other side cooler.

Rubber is an insulator.

An example of a good conductor is silver.

An example of a good insulator is glass.