Conductors and Insulators

Front

A material that allows an electric current or heat to flow through it easily is called a _______________.

Back

conductor

Front

True or False: Many metals are good conductors.

Back

True

Front

True or False: A metal spoon is not a good conductor because it is metal.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Wood is a good conductor.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Copper is used in electrical wires because it allows electric current or heat to run through it.

Back

True

Front

A material that prevents a current or heat to flow through it is called a/an _______________.

Back

insulator

Front

True or False: Insulators are used on the outside of electrical wires because heat does not flow through it.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Insulators can protect us from getting burned while cooking because heat does not flow through them.

Back

True

Front

When cooking something that requires constant stirring, over a hot burner, which type of spoon would be the best choice? Options: a stone spoon, a metal spoon, a wooden spoon, a copper spoon

Back

a wooden spoon