Quiz about Conductors and Insulators

Question 1

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Accepted Answer

A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

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An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

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An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

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A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

Question 2

All of the following are conductors except _______.

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plastic spoon

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metal spoon

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wire

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iron nail

Question 3

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

Accepted Answer

an insulator

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a conductor

Question 4

What object would best complete this circuit?

Accepted Answer

a conductor

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A battery

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a peice of yarn

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an insulator

Question 5

The plastic covering is there to:

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Provide an insulator so that electrical energy will not pass outside of the wires.

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Provide a conductor for electrical energy to flow.

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Provide a conductor so that electrical energy can NOT flow.

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Provide an insulator so that electrical energy can flow.

Question 6

Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

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Aluminum foil

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Wood stick

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Glass bead

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Styrofoam

Question 7

You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:

Accepted Answer

The light bulb is glowing bright.

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It's a complete circuit.

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It's a closed circuit.

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The object is shiny.

Question 8

Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:

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makes a complete path.

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includes an insulator.

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is an open circuit.

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includes a battery.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Heat insulation

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Heat conduction

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A low melting point

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A nonstick surface

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wool

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Plastic

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Styrofoam

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Pots and pans

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An oven mitt

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A wooden spoon

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A plastic measuring cup

Question 12

Conductors are materials that...

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Allow heat or electricity to pass through

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Stop heat or electricity from passing through

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Allow cold to pass through

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Stop cold from passing through

Question 13

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

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A metal bowl

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A wooden block

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A ceramic mug

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A glass cup

Question 14

A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily

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Conductor

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Insulator

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Magnetism

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Electric Circuit

Question 15

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

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To avoid electrocution

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To help electricity flow along the wire

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To make it look pretty

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To reduce the amount of electricity that flow in the circuit

Question 16

A material that prevents heat or an electric current from flowing

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Insulator

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Conductor

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Magnetism

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Electric Circuit

Question 17

The flow of electricity through a circuit

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Electric Current

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Closed Circuit

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Open Circuit

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Magnetic

Question 18

Which of these objects is an insulator?

Accepted Answer

Rubber Gloves

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Copper Wire

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Paper Clip

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Steel Pole

Question 19

The above diagram shows an investigation to study a property of materials. After heating the rod at end A, the drawing pin at end B of the metal rod drops earlier than the glass rod. What conclusion can be drawn from this investigation?

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The metal rod is a better conductor of heat than a glass rod.

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All materials conduct heat equally well.

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The metal rod can conduct electricity.

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The metal rod is a better insulator of heat.

Question 20

Substance X is a non-metal but it can conduct electricity. Substance X is ________________.

Accepted Answer

carbon

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plastic

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wood

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glass

Question 21

The above diagram shows a pan that has a plastic handle. Why are metal and plastic used for making this pan?

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 23

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

Accepted Answer

A copper pan

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A plastic spatula

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An aluminum pie plate

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A styrofoam cup

Question 24

Which is NOT an insulator.

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Iron

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Wool

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 25

Heat always travels from ______________ to ____________ objects.

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hot to cold

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cold to hot

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cold to cold

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hot to hot

Question 26

What is a conductor?

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Materials that transfer energy.

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Material that does NOT transfer energy.

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Materials that are connected to circuits.

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Materials that

Question 27

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

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a penny

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rubber

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card board

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plastic spoon

Question 28

Water is a insulator.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 29

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Accepted Answer

A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

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An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

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An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

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A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

copper wire

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newspaper

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glass plate

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plastic bottle

Question 31

This girl is wearing pink wool earmuffs to keep her ears warm in the snowy weather. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. How does the wool affect heat transfer? (wool is a type of fabric)

Accepted Answer

The wool is an insulator that keep the girl's ears from loosing heat.

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The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from her ears to the wool earmuffs.

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The wool is an insulator that provides heat to keep the girl's ears warm.

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The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from the girl's earmuffs to her ears.

Question 32

An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?

Accepted Answer

rubber glove

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copper penny

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iron nail

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metal doorknob

Question 33

Styrofoam is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

an insulator

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a conductor

Question 34

Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because

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they are insulators

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they are colorful

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they are fuzzy

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they are conductors

Question 35

Which is NOT a conductor

Accepted Answer

Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 36

Which is NOT an insulator

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 37

Choose all the items that are insulators.

Accepted Answer

rubber band

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piece of wood

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cotton

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nail

Question 38

What are some examples of insulators?

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rubber, glass, wood

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silver, iron, cooper

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metal spoon, penny, aluminum

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gold, wire, nails

Question 39

Which best explains  why a hot air balloon  rises into the air?

Accepted Answer

As the air is heated, it  becomes less dense  and the balloon rises.

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As the air is cooled, it  becomes more dense  and the balloon rises.

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As the air is cooled, it  becomes less dense  and the balloon rises.

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As the air is heated, it becomes more dense and the balloon rises.

Question 40

Some cooking spatulas are made out of plastic. Why are cooking spatulas often made out of plastic?

Accepted Answer

Because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, and this keeps the handle from getting too hot to touch while cooking.

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Because plastic is a good conductor of electricity, and this makes it safe to use while cooking.

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Because plastic catches fire very easily when it is used for cooking.

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Because plastic is a good conductor of heat, and this keeps the handle from getting too hot to touch while cooking.

Question 41

Wood, straw, and wool are materials that are good __________________.

Accepted Answer

insulators

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conductors

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reflectors

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generators

Question 42

Four different materials at the same temperature were placed onto a hot stove. The information presented in the illustration shows the temperature of each material after ten minutes.

The results support the conclusion that which of the following materials conducts heat best?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Brick

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Concrete

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Glass

Question 43

The above diagram shows a simple circuit. The metal spoon that is connected to the circuit is replaced with a plastic spoon. What is the aim of this investigation?

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To determine which object can conduct electricity

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To determine which object can conduct heat

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To determine which object can float

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To determine which object can allow light to pass through

Question 44

The above diagram shows a kettle. Which of the following correctly states the properties of the materials for making part X and Y?

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D

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A

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B

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C

Conductors and Insulators

50 questions

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

All of the following are conductors except _______.

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

What object would best complete this circuit?

The plastic covering is there to:

Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option?

You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:

Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:

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

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

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