Conductors and Insulators

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that transfers heat easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that slows the transfer of heat.

Front

Examples of conductors include:

Back

Metals like copper and aluminum.

Front

Examples of insulators include:

Back

Rubber, wood, and plastic.

Front

Which particles move the FASTEST and have more thermal energy?

Back

Hot particles.

Front

What happens to the movement of particles in a conductor when heated?

Back

The particles move faster.

Front

What happens to the movement of particles in an insulator when heated?

Back

The particles do not move much; they stay slower.

Front

Why are metals good conductors?

Back

Metals have free electrons that can move easily.

Front

Why are materials like rubber used as insulators?

Back

Rubber does not allow heat to pass through easily.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.