Conductors and Insulators Butter Video

What property describes how well a material allows thermal energy to pass through it?

• Electrical resistance

• Light refraction

• Heat conductivity

• Sound absorption

In the experiment shown, which type of spoon allowed the butter to melt and the button to fall off first?

• The plastic spoon

• The wooden spoon

• The metal spoon

• All spoons at the same time

What conclusion can be drawn about metals based on the experiment?

• Metals are good insulators of heat.

• Metals are poor conductors of heat.

• Metals are good conductors of heat.

• Metals are good at reflecting light.

Which of the following materials are generally considered poor conductors of heat?

• Metals

• Water

• Plastic and wood

• Glass