Conductors and Insulators

Front

What are objects that allow heat (thermal) energy to move through easily called?

Back

Conductors

Front

Are rubber rain boots a conductor or insulator?

Back

Insulator

Front

What are objects that do not allow the flow of heat called?

Back

Insulators

Front

Is an oven mitt a conductor or insulator?

Back

Insulator

Front

Is a copper penny a conductor or insulator?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow heat to flow; insulators do not.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor of heat.

Back

Copper

Front

Give an example of a good insulator of heat.

Back

Rubber

Front

What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

Back

It moves easily from one end to the other.

Front

What happens to heat when it tries to pass through an insulator?

Back

It is blocked or slowed down.