Conductors and Insulators

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

• newspaper

• copper wire

• glass plate

• plastic bottle

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This girl is wearing pink wool earmuffs to keep her ears warm in the snowy weather. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. How does the wool affect heat transfer? (wool is a type of fabric)

• The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from her ears to the wool earmuffs.

• The wool is an insulator that provides heat to keep the girl's ears warm.

• The wool is a conductor that transfers heat from the girl's earmuffs to her ears.

• The wool is an insulator that keep the girl's ears from loosing heat.

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An insulator is often used to help regulate an object's temperature. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Which item is an example of an insulator?

• plastic Ziplock baggie

• lunchbox

• cardboard juice box

• napkin

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Which is TRUE about an insulator?

• It can be a good conductor.

• It allows heat to pass through easily.

• It slows energy transfer.

• It provides heat to keep materials warm.

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The following are conductors EXCEPT-

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Which of these is a conductor?

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An insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it easily. Which of the following would make a good insulator?

• copper penny

• iron nail

• metal doorknob

• rubber glove

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Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?

• foam

• copper

• rubber

• plastic

The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?

• Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.

• Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.

• Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.

• Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.

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