5P32 Conductors and Insulators Part 1

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

• Wool
• Plastic
• Copper
• Styrofoam

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

• An oven mitt
• Pots and pans
• A wooden spoon
• A plastic measuring cup

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A great conductor of thermal energy is:

• wood

• plastic

• metal

• cloth

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Conductors are materials that...

• Allow heat to pass through
• Stop heat from passing through
• Allow cold to pass through
• Stop cold from passing through

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All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

Gloves help keep your hands warm in winter because:

• They are conductors of heat.
• They are fuzzy.
• They are conductors of electrical energy.
• They are insulators.

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Thermal energy travels...

• Hot to cold
• Cold to hot
• Inside to outside
• Outside to inside

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows heat energy to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

• A conductor allows heat energy 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 jacket is a good example of an . . .

• Insulator
• Investigator
• Conductor
• Interrogator

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What is the BEST example of a conductor? 

• A wooden block
• A ceramic mug
• A glass cup
• A metal bowl