Conductors and Insulators Quiz

Which of the following materials is a conductor?

• Metals

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

Which of the following materials is an insulator?

• Water, oil, and salt

• Copper, aluminum, and iron

• Metal, wood, and paper

• Rubber, plastic, and glass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the main characteristic of conductors?

• Preventing the flow of electric current

• Generating electric current

• Absorbing electric current

• Allowing the flow of electric current

What is the main characteristic of insulators?

• Insulators conduct electricity easily.

• Insulators are good conductors of heat.

• Insulators are magnetic materials.

• Insulators do not conduct electricity easily.

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Plastic

• Metals

• Glass

• Wood

Which of the following is a good insulator of heat?

• Wood

• Glass

• Plastic

• Metal

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following materials is a conductor of sound?

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metals

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Which of the following materials is an insulator of sound?

• Glass

• Rubber

• Metal

• Plastic

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

• Rubber

• Metals

• Wood

• Plastic

Which of the following materials is an insulator of electricity and heat?

• Metal, wood, and paper

• Copper, aluminum, and iron

• Rubber, plastic, and glass

• Silver, gold, and platinum

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3