Form 10: Conductors and Insulators
Understand the difference between electrical conductors and insulators. Identify materials that allow energy flow versus those that restrict it.
Questions
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What is an electrical conductor?
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Which material is a good conductor of both heat and electricity?
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What is a thermal insulator?
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Which object is an insulator?
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Why are cooking pots made of metal while handles are made of plastic?
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Which material makes a good insulator for winter coats?
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Why do electricians wear thick rubber gloves?
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Which metal is widely used in electrical wiring because it is an excellent conductor?
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Plastic wrapped around wires acts as an:
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Styrofoam cups keep hot drinks warm because Styrofoam is a good:
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Which item is a good thermal conductor?
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Why is glass used in windows rather than metal plates?