Conductors and Insulators

Front

What are conductors?

Back

Materials that allow heat or electric current to pass through.

Front

What are insulators?

Back

Materials that prevent heat or electric current from flowing.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Metal, such as a metal bowl.

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Wood, rubber, or glass.

Front

True or False: Metal is a great conductor of heat.

Back

True.

Front

What is the primary function of a conductor?

Back

To allow the flow of heat or electricity.

Front

What is the primary function of an insulator?

Back

To block the flow of heat or electricity.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor: copper, wood, aluminum?

Back

Wood.

Front

What happens to heat when it passes through a conductor?

Back

It flows quickly and efficiently.

Front

What happens to heat when it encounters an insulator?

Back

It is blocked or slowed down.