Electricity

Front

Nickel is a material that allows electricity to flow through it, so nickel is a ________________.

Back

conductor

Front

Cardboard does not allow electricity to flow, therefore cardboard is a(n) __________________.

Back

insulator

Front

Aluminum allows electricity to flow through, so it is a(n) ______________________.

Back

conductor

Front

Wood does not allow heat or electricity to flow, so wood is a(n) ___________________.

Back

insulator

Front

Copper allows electricity to flow through it, therefore it is a ______________________.

Back

conductor

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Copper, aluminum, and nickel are examples of conductors.

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Rubber, wood, and cardboard are examples of insulators.

Front

Why are conductors important in electrical circuits?

Back

Conductors are important because they allow electricity to flow, enabling the circuit to function.