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Insulators and Conductors

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A material that lets electric current pass through it.

a)

insulators

b)

conductors

c)

circuits

2.

Which materials make a good conductor?

a)

woods

b)

plastics

c)

clothes

d)

most metals

3.

A material that blocks the flow of an electric current is called a/an ___________________.

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

circuit

4.

What are some examples of insulators?

a)

silver, iron, cooper

b)

metal spoon, penny, aluminum

c)

rubber, glass, wood

d)

gold, wire, nails

5.

Which of the following is the best example of an electrical conductor?

a)

copper wire

b)

glass pan

c)

rubber handle

d)

wooden spoon

6.

Is a paper clip a conductor or insulator?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

7.

Is a water bottle cap a conductor or insulator?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

8.

Is an aluminum foil a conductor or insulator?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

9.

___________________ are materials that ALLOW heat and electricity to move easily through them.

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

10.

Plastic is a great conductor of heat so it flows quicker.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Thermal energy is

a)

Heat energy

b)

Cold energy

c)

Warm socks

12.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Iron
d)
Glass
13.
Would would best complete this circuit?
a)
A wire
b)
A switch
c)
A battery
d)
A light bulb
14.

Find in your house, in 3 minutes, an item made of insulating material and an item of conductive material! Write the name of this material here to let us know what the item is made of!

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