Conductors Vs. Insulators

A cook will use an oven mitt to pick up a hot pan because cloth is a(n) ________ and keeps the heat from their hand.

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Light Transfer

• Heat transfer

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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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The foam cup and cardboard sleeve act as ______ for the hot coffee.

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Electricty

• Light

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What type of matter makes good conductors?

• Gases

• Nonmetals

• Metals

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Aluminum cans are examples of good conductors.

• True

• False

Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

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

• Wood stick
• Glass bead
• Aluminum foil
• Styrofoam

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What is the BEST example of a conductor? 

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

A jacket is a good example of an . . .

• Insulator
• Investigator
• Conductor
• Interrogator

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Rubber is a insulator.

• true
• false