Conductors and Insulators

Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

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Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

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A great conductor of energy is:

• wood
• plastic
• metal
• cloth

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Material that allows electric current or heat to flow through easily.

• electromagnetic field
• conductor
• open circuit
• electric current

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Prevents electric current from flowing.

• open circuit
• conductor
• electricity
• closed circuit

Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Iron
• Glass

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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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Why is electrical wiring usually covered with a layer of plastic?

• To help electricity flow along the wire
• To make it look pretty
• To make it safe

Which of the following materials is an electrical insulator?

• aluminum
• gold
• rubber
• steel

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