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insulators and conductors

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

water is a insulator.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

which is NOT an insulator.

a)

wool

b)

glass

c)

copper

d)

plastic

3.

what is a conductor?

a)

materials that

b)

material that does NOT transfer energy.

c)

materials that transfer energy.

d)

materials that are connected to circuits.

4.

in a parallel circuit if one of the light bulbs burn out the rest

a)

can still light up

b)

stop the flow of electricity

c)

will go out

d)

of the light bulbs burn out also

5.

which one is an insulator?

a)

mechanical pencil

b)

plastic

c)

silver

d)

copper

6.

an insulator is a material that:

a)

slows electrical energy and allows thermal energy to pass

b)

transfers electrical energy and slows thermal energy

c)

transfers thermal and electrical energy

d)

slows thermal and electrical energy from transfering

7.

what is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

a)

a wooden spoon

b)

pots and pans

c)

a plastic measuring cup

d)

an oven mitt

8.

what is Alfredo Moser's invention?

a)

bleach

b)

light bulb made in a water bottle

c)

voltage

d)

electricity

9.

mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because:

a)

they are fuzzy.

b)

they are conductors of electrical energy.

c)

they are conductors of heat.

d)

they are insulators.

10.

the metal copper is there to:

a)

provide an insulator for energy to flow from one place to another.

b)

provide a conductor so slow the flow of energy.

c)

provide a conductor for energy to flow from one place to another.

d)

provide an insulator to slow the flow of energy.

11.

what is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

a)

a conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

b)

an insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not.

c)

a conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not.

d)

an insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not.

12.

a great conductor of energy is:

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

cloth

d)

metal

13.

all of the following are conductors except .

a)

metal spoon

b)

humans

c)

wire

d)

plastic spoon

14.

Olivia wanted to complete her circuit with a conductor. what object is her best option?

a)

wood stick

b)

glass bead

c)

aluminum foil

d)

styrofoam

15.

the plastic covering is there to:

a)

provide an insulator so that electrical energy can flow.

b)

provide a conductor for electrical energy to flow.

c)

provide a conductor so that electrical energy can NOT flow

d)

provide an insulator so that electrical energy will not pass outside of the wires.

16.

all of the following are insulators of electricity except .

a)

glass

b)

rubber

c)

plastic

d)

metal