Conductors and insulators

A conductor is a material that lets energy pass through it...

• easily

• sometimes

• never

• but makes it difficult

Which state(s) of matter would be considered a better insulator than conductor?

• solid

• solid and liquid

• liquid and gas

• gas

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What material would be the best conductor?

• gold

• wood

• oxygen

• water

Which of the following would you most likely want in cold temperature weather?

• insulator

• conductor

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Our skin is an excellent insulator because it

• doesn't let heat to escape our bodies too quickly

• allows heat to move in and out of our body freely

• helps our bodies produce heat energy

• can stop us from feeling electricity.

Which of the following would the rubber coatings around electrical wires be considered?

• insulator

• conductor

Why are solids better conductors than insulators?

• because their particles are closer to gether

• because their particles are spread apart

• because they are solid

• because they are more shiny

What is one way to determine whether a material is a good conductor or insulator?

• see how long it takes for the entire material to heat up

• measure the size of the piece of material

• figure out what state of matter the material is

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What insulator is used in order to keep food from getting cold when getting takeout?

• styrofoam

• metal

• wood

• ceramic

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When cooking over a campfire, which of the following items would you rather use to cook?

• metal pan

• wooden board

• plastic bowl

• styrofoam tray

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