Conductors and Insulators

How does heat move?

• From colder to warmer objects

• From warmer to colder objects

• In all directions

• From insulators to conductors

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If a material allows thermal energy to move easily through it, it is a:

hint: speeds up the rate of thermal energy transfer

• Denominator

• Insulator

• Accumulator

• Conductor

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If a material does not allow thermal energy to move easily through it, it is a:

hint: stops or slows down the rate of thermal energy transfer

• Denominator

• Insulator

• Accumulator

• Conductor

What do you think would feel warmer, a paper book or a block of metal?

• A paper book

• A block of metal

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Which are examples of conductors? (Pick the two correct answers!)

• A nickel

• A toothpick

• Yarn

• A nail

Which are examples of insulators? (Pick the two correct answers!)

• A nickel

• A toothpick

• Yarn

• A nail

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Which of the following would be the best heat conductor?

• A rubber duck

• A bottle of water

• A teddy bear

• An aluminum soda can

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Which of the following would be the best insulator?

• A paper clip

• A fuzzy blanket

• The sun

• A fork

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