Conductors vs Insulators

Front

wood is a _____?

Back

insulator

Front

Water is a ______? (Options: conductor, insulator)

Back

conductor

Front

A material in which electrical current is NOT able to move easily

Back

Insulator

Front

Silver is a _____?

Back

conductor

Front

A material in which electrical current is able to move easily

Back

Conductor

Front

Which object most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y in a circuit? Options: plastic straw, cotton string, aluminum foil, rubber eraser.

Back

aluminum foil

Front

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best? Options: wood, brick, copper, plastic

Back

copper

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: rubber, tin, aluminum, water

Back

rubber

Front

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen? Options: An oven mitt, Pots and pans, A wooden spoon, A plastic measuring cup

Back

Pots and pans

Front

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option? Options: rubber, a coin, card board, plastic spoon

Back

a coin