Looking at the diagram below, how do we know that the metal nail is a conductor?
It allows electricity to pass through it
CONDUCTOR or INSULATOR?
CONDUCTOR
Fill in the blank: A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily is called an electrical _______ .
INSULATOR
What is this called?
A CIRCUIT
True or False: Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called electrical conductors.
TRUE
Fill in the blank: A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called an electrical __________.
CONDUCTOR
Metals tend to be good conductors while plastics are very good insulators. Look at the diagram of the wire shown and fill in the missing label with a material. (PLASTIC, METAL or WOOD)
METAL
CONDUCTOR or INSULATOR?
INSULATOR
Which of the following materials do you think it would be safe to wrap the outside of a switch in? PLASTIC, SILVER, GOLD, COPPER
PLASTIC
I have used a plastic spoon in this circuit. Is the plastic spoon a conductor? YES or NO
NO
Which of the following would be the best material to use for electric wires? COPPER, RUBBER, PAPER
COPPER
TRUE OR FALSE? All the plastic objects are CONDUCTOR.
FALSE
CONDUCTOR or INSULATOR?
INSULATOR
Which one is COPPER? INSIDE or OUTSIDE?
INSIDE
CONDUCTOR or INSULATOR?
CONDUCTOR
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