Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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

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What is an insulator?

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

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Is wood a conductor or an insulator?

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Wood is an insulator.

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Is copper a conductor or an insulator?

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Copper is a conductor.

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What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?

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A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily, while an insulator does not.

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Give an example of a good conductor.

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Silver is a good conductor.

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Give an example of a good insulator.

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Rubber is a good insulator.

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Why do mittens keep your hands warm in winter?

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Mittens keep your hands warm because they are insulators.

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What happens to electricity in a conductor?

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Electricity flows easily through a conductor.

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What happens to electricity in an insulator?

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Electricity does not flow easily through an insulator.