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Conductors Insulators and Simple Circuits

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the BEST example of a conductor?

a)

A plastic spatula

b)

An aluminum pie plate

c)

A styrofoam cup

d)

A copper pan

2.

What is a conductor?

a)

Material that does NOT transfer energy.

b)

Materials that are connected to circuits.

c)

Materials that transfer energy.

d)

Materials that

3.

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

4.

The above diagram shows a simple circuit. The metal spoon that is connected to the circuit is replaced with a plastic spoon. What is the aim of this investigation?

a)

To determine which object can conduct electricity

b)

To determine which object can conduct heat

c)

To determine which object can float

d)

To determine which object can allow light to pass through

5.

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

6.

All of the following are conductors except _______.

a)

metal spoon

b)

wire

c)

iron nail

d)

plastic spoon

7.

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

a)

a conductor

b)

an insulator

8.

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

9.

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

a)

The light bulb is glowing bright.

b)

It's a complete circuit.

c)

It's a closed circuit.

d)

The object is shiny.

10.

Tatrys knows that the light bulb will turn on because the circuit:

a)

includes an insulator.

b)

is an open circuit.

c)

makes a complete path.

d)

includes a battery.

11.

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

a)

Wool

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Styrofoam

12.

Conductors are materials that...

a)

Allow heat or electricity to pass through

b)

Stop heat or electricity from passing through

c)

Allow cold to pass through

d)

Stop cold from passing through

13.

Which of the following materials is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

Glass

b)

Rubber

c)

Copper

d)

Wood

14.

In a simple circuit, which component is necessary to allow the flow of electric current?

a)

Insulator

b)

Conductor

c)

Resistor

d)

Capacitor

15.

What happens to the flow of electricity when a conductor is replaced with an insulator in a circuit?

a)

The flow of electricity increases

b)

The flow of electricity decreases

c)

The flow of electricity stops

d)

The flow of electricity remains the same