Conductors and Insulators (PS.6.2.4)

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electricity to flow through it easily.

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Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.

Back

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Give an example of a good insulator.

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Rubber is a good insulator.

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What is the best conductor of heat?

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Iron is considered one of the best conductors of heat.

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What happens to electrical flow in a conductor?

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In a conductor, electrical flow moves easily and quickly.

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What happens to electrical flow in an insulator?

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In an insulator, electrical flow is blocked or slowed down.

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Why is copper used in electrical wiring?

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Copper is used in electrical wiring because it conducts electricity easily.

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What is the role of insulators in electrical circuits?

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Insulators prevent unwanted flow of electricity, protecting users from electric shock.

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What material would you use to connect a battery to a circuit?

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You would use copper because it conducts electricity easily.