Conductors and Insulators

What is a insulator?

• a material that slows the flow of heat

• a material that flows heat easily

• a material that is fluffy

• a material that is temperature controlled

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What is a conductor?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat
• a material that transfers heat easily
• a material that is fluffy
• a material that is temperature controlled

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What is the BEST example of a conductor?

• A wooden block

• A coffee mug

• A glass cup

• A metal bowl

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True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

• True
• False

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Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Iron
• Glass

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Rubber is a insulator.

• true
• false

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What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

• an oven mitt
• pots and pans
• wooden spoons
• a plastic measuring cup

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Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because

• they are colorful
• they are fuzzy
• they are conductors
• they are insulators

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Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

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Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Copper
• Glass

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