Conductors And Insulators!

What is an insulator?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat

• a material that is fluffy

• a material that transfers heat easily

• a material that is temperature controlled

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What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy?

• A wool oven mitt

• A plastic mug

• A metal pan

• A wooden block

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What is a conductor?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat

• a material that is fluffy

• a material that is temperature controlled

• a material that transfers heat easily

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

• An oven mitt

• Pots and pans

• A wooden spoon

• A plastic measuring cup

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The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

• Heat insulation

• Heat conduction

• A low melting point

• A nonstick surface

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Conductors are materials that...

• Stop heat from passing through

• Stop cold from passing through

• Allow heat to pass through

• Allow cold to pass through

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A conductor allows energy to easily pass by.  

• True 

• False

True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

• True

• False

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An insulator is an object which _____________

Wooden spoons are used while stirring hot liquids because?

• Wood is a conductor

• Wood is an insulator

• Wood is the cheapest material to use

• Wood does not affect the environment

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