Conductors and Insulators

What is a conductor?

• A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily

• A material that allows electricity to easily flow through it

• A type of insulator

• A type of nonconductor

Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

• Rubber band

• Marble

• Aluminum can

• Paper

What is an insulator?

• A material that allows electricity to easily flow through it

• A type of metal

• A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily

• A type of conductor

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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Plug

• Wire

• Rubber band

• Aluminum can

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Why are metals considered good conductors?

• They have a high resistance to electricity

• They allow electricity to flow through them easily

• They are nonconductors

• They are made of plastic

Identify the material that is not a conductor from the list below.

• Copper wire

• Aluminum can

• Plastic spoon

• Metal plug

Which of the following items would you use to prevent the flow of electricity?

• Metal wire

• Aluminum foil

• Rubber glove

• Copper pipe

If you wanted to make a simple circuit, which material would you choose to connect the battery to the light bulb?

• Wooden stick

• Plastic straw

• Metal wire

• Rubber band

Which of the following statements is true about insulators?

• They allow electricity to flow through them easily

• They are typically made of metals

• They prevent the flow of electricity

• They are always heavier than conductors

How does a rubber band function in terms of electrical conductivity?

• It acts as a conductor

• It acts as an insulator

• It enhances electrical flow

• It is a type of metal