Conductors and Insulators

A material that allows an electric current or heat to flow through it easily is called a _______________.

• nymph

• hot pocket

• conductor

• insulator

True or False: Many metals are good conductors.

• True

• False

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True or False: A metal spoon is not a good conductor because it is metal.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Select All: Which of the following are considered good conductors?

• wood

• copper

• gold

• aluminum

True of False: Wood is a good conductor.

• True

• False

True or False: Copper is used in electrical wires because it allows electric current or heat to run through it.

• True

• False

A material that prevents a current or heat to flow through it is called a/ an _______________.

• conductor

• insulator

• sedimentary

• metamorphosis

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True or False: Insulators are used on the outside of electrical wires because heat does not flow through it.

• True

• False

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True of False: Insulators can protect us from getting burned while cooking because heat does not flow through them.

• True

• False

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Select All: Which of the following are considered good insulators.

• metal

• rubber

• plastic

• wood

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