Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that slows down or prevents the transfer of heat and electricity.

Front

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Back

Copper wire is a good conductor of electricity.

Front

True or False: Insulators allow heat to escape quickly.

Back

False. Insulators slow down the transfer of heat.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Examples of conductors include metals like copper and aluminum.

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

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Examples of insulators include rubber, glass, and plastic.

Front

What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

Back

Heat moves quickly through a conductor.

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What happens to heat when it passes through an insulator?

Back

Heat moves slowly or is blocked by an insulator.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor: copper, wood, aluminum?

Back

Wood is NOT a conductor.

Front

What is the primary use of conductors?

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Conductors are primarily used to carry electricity in wires.