Conductors and Insulators

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What is an insulator?

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a material that slows the transfer of heat

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What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy? A wooden block, A wool oven mitt, A plastic mug, A metal pan

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A metal pan

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A jacket is a good example of an . . .

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Insulator

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Conductor

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a material that transfers heat easily

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True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

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False

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Is rubber an insulator of electric energy?

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True

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Why do mittens help keep your hands warm in winter?

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They are insulators.

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Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?
Options: silver, silver-colored plastic, cork, rubber

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silver

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In which circuit will the bulb or bulbs glow brightest? Options: A simple circuit with one light bulb and one battery, A simple circuit with one light bulb and two batteries, A simple circuit with two light bulbs and one battery

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A simple circuit with one light bulb and two batteries

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Why is a bulb brighter when it is powered by two batteries rather than one?

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Because the flow of electricity in the circuit is greater