Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows energy to flow through easily.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow energy to flow through easily.

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What is the direction of heat transfer?

Back

Heat always transfers from hot to cold.

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Is the human body a conductor?

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Yes, the human body is a conductor.

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Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Aluminum can.

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What is the primary function of a conductor in electrical circuits?

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To allow the flow of electric current.

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What is the primary function of an insulator in electrical circuits?

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To prevent the flow of electric current.

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Name a common insulator used in electrical wiring.

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Rubber.

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What happens to the flow of electricity in a circuit with only insulators?

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Electricity cannot flow.

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What is the role of conductors in heat transfer?

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Conductors facilitate the transfer of heat between objects.