S5P2c Conductors and Insulators

What is the BEST example of a conductor? 

• A wooden block
• A ceramic mug
• A glass cup
• A metal bowl

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Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool
• Plastic
• Iron
• Glass

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What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

• an oven mitt
• pots and pans
• wooden spoons
• a plastic measuring cup

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Conductors are materials that...

• Allow heat to pass through
• Stop heat from passing through
• Allow cold to pass through
• Stop cold from passing through

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All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

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Which of the following materials is an electrical insulator?

• aluminum
• gold
• rubber
• steel

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Why is electrical wiring usually covered with a layer of plastic?

• To help electricity flow along the wire
• To make it look pretty
• To make it safe

A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Magnetism

• Electric Circuit

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A material that prevents heat or an electric current from flowing

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Magnetism

• Electric Circuit

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The flow of electricity through a circuit

• Closed Circuit

• Open Circuit

• Electric Current

• Magnetic

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