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Insulators and Conductors

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

d)

A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

2.

 A great conductor of energy is:

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

metal

d)

cloth

3.

All of the following are conductors except _______.

a)

metal spoon

b)

wire

c)

iron nail

d)

plastic spoon

4.

An object that doesn't conduct thermal or electrical energy well is known as:

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

5.

What object would best complete this circuit?

a)

a battery

b)

a peice of yarn

c)

a cotton swab

d)

a paper clip

6.

The plastic covering is there to:

a)

Provide a conductor for electrical energy to flow.

b)

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

c)

Provide a conductor so that electrical energy can NOT flow.

d)

Provide an insulator so that electrical energy can flow.

7.

You know that the object connected to the wires is a conductor because:

a)

The object is shiny.

b)

It's a closed circuit.

c)

The light bulb is glowing bright.

d)

It's a complete circuit.

8.

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?

a)

rubber

b)

a penny

c)

card board

d)

plastic spoon

9.

Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because:

a)

They are conductors of heat.

b)

They are fuzzy.

c)

They are conductors of electrical energy.

d)

They are insulators.

10.

Water is an insulator.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

All of the following are insulators of electricity except _____.

a)

glass

b)

rubber

c)

metal

d)

plastic