Understanding Insulators and Their Functions

What is the primary function of an insulator?

• To conduct heat and electricity

• To prevent the transfer of heat and electricity

• To enhance the transfer of heat and electricity

• To generate heat and electricity

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Which material is the thickest insulator according to the chart?

• Cloth

• Neoprene rubber

• Silicone

• Metal

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Why are most metal wires covered in rubber?

• To enhance electrical conductivity

• To prevent electrical and heat conduction

• To make them more flexible

• To increase their strength

What is the purpose of the insulated layer in a metal tumbler?

• To conduct heat from the outside to the inside

• To prevent heat transfer between the inside and outside

• To enhance the taste of the drink

• To make the tumbler more durable

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Which of the following is an example of a natural insulator?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Animal fur

• Silicone

What is the role of the outer layer in a metal tumbler?

• To insulate the drink

• To protect the insulating layer

• To conduct heat

• To keep the drink hot

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Which material is NOT mentioned as an insulator in the passage?

• Cloth

• Neoprene rubber

• Silicone

• Glass

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