Insulators vs Conductors

Thermal Energy with Insulators and Conductors

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Multiple Choice

Thermal energy travels ...

• outside to inside.

• cold to hot.

• hot to cold.

• inside to outside.

Heat Transfer

-Heat always moves from a warmer object to a cooler object.

-As thermal energy is transferred into another object, the temperature of that object increases. 

-Heat will flow from one object to another until they are both the same temperature. 

Multiple Choice

Conductors are materials that...

• Allow heat to pass through them freely.

• Allow cold to pass through them freely.

• Stop heat from passing through.

• Stop cold from passing through.

Multiple Choice

Thermal energy is NOT able to travel quickly through this type of material.

• Insulator

• Conductor

Multiple Choice

Heat sensitive paper will change color when it gets

• Cold

• Hot

Poll

What objects do you think will make the best conductor (Allow the heat from his hand to pass freely through them to the paper)?

• Cardboard Circle

• Shark Tooth

• Penny

• Metal Key Chain

• Plastic Toy

Multiple Choice

Is wool a conductor or insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

Is a metal pot a conductor or insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

• Heat conduction

• Heat insulation

• A cool accent

• A low melting point

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered an insulator?

• Plastic

• Styrofoam

• Rubber

• Aluminum