Conductors and Insulators

Metals such as copper, aluminum, gold, silver make good

• insulators

• conductors

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Materials such as plastic, rubber, glass, air, and wood are good

• conductors

• insulators

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Any type of object through which an electric current can flow

• Conductor

• Insulator

Any type of object through which an electric current cannot flow

• Conductor

• Insulator

What is a conductor?

• a material that resists the flow of electricity

• a material that allows negative charges to move easily through them

• a non-metal

• a material which allows the positive charges to move easily through them

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Which material would be a good conductor?

• wood

• cardboard

• metal

• paper

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

The buildup of an electrical charge in or on the surface of an object

• Electricity

• Electromagnet

• Static Electricity

• Insulator

In a parallel circuit with three light bulbs, if one of the light bulbs were removed, the other light bulbs would _____________.

• not work

• continue working

• short circuit

• turn off

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

• Glass

• Rubber

• Copper

• Wood

What is the primary characteristic of an insulator?

• Allows electricity to flow easily

• Prevents electricity from flowing

• Enhances electrical flow

• Converts electricity to heat