Insulators and Conductors Review

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to pass through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a conductor.

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Metal is an example of a conductor.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Rubber is an example of an insulator.

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Why do we use cooking mitts when handling hot metal pans?

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We use cooking mitts to prevent burns because they act as insulators.

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What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

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Heat moves easily through a conductor.

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What happens to heat when it passes through an insulator?

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Heat does not move easily through an insulator.

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Is wood a conductor or an insulator?

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Wood is an insulator.

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What type of materials are usually good conductors?

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Metals are usually good conductors.

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What type of materials are usually good insulators?

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Non-metal materials like rubber and plastic are usually good insulators.