Conductors and Insulators

Conductors are materials that...

• Allow electricity to pass through

• Stop electricity from passing through

• Allow some electricity from passing through

A material that prevents an electric current from flowing.

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Magnetism

• Electric Circuit

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

• A wooden block

• A ceramic mug

• A glass cup

• A metal bowl

Which is NOT an insulator?

• Wool

• Plastic

• Iron

• Glass

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Which of these objects is an insulator?

• Copper Wire
• Paper Clip
• Steel Pole
• Rubber Gloves

Which one is a conductor? 

• wood 
• iron 
• plastic spoon 
• paper 

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

What is a insulator?

• a material that slows the transfer of electricity

• a material that transfers electricity easily

• a material that is fluffy

• a material that is temperature controlled

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

• Because copper is shiny

• Because copper conducts electricity

• Because copper is not magnetic

The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?

• Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.

• Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.

• Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.

• Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.

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