Conductors and Insulators

What is a insulator?

• 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 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 ceramic mug
• A glass cup
• A metal bowl

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A jacket is a good example of an . . .

• Insulator
• Investigator
• Conductor
• Interrogator

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What is the BEST example of a conductor?

• A plastic spatula
• An aluminum pie plate
• A styrofoam cup
• A copper pan

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Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Iron
• Glass

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All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

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Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

• newspaper

• copper wire

• glass plate

• plastic bottle

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Which is TRUE about an insulator?

• It can be a good conductor.

• It allows heat to pass through easily.

• It slows energy transfer.

• It provides heat to keep materials warm.

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The following are conductors EXCEPT-

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