KS3 Conductors and Insulators

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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What is the BEST example of a conductor?

• A plastic spatula

• A coffee mug

• A styrofoam cup

• A copper pan

Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Iron
• Glass

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Rubber is an insulator.

• true

• false

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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An insulator is a material that:

• Transfers thermal and electrical energy
• Transfers electrical energy and slows thermal energy
• Slows electrical energy and allows thermal energy to pass
• Slows thermal and electrical energy from transfering

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What object would best complete this circuit?

• A battery

• a piece of string

• an insulator

• a conductor

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

• The light bulb is glowing bright.

• The circuit looks correct

• It's a closed circuit.

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