Conductivity, Conductors, Insulators Flashcards
1
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What is Conductivity?
A
The measure of how well a material allows electric current to flow.
2
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What is a Conductor? Give examples.
A
A material with high conductivity, such as metals like copper and aluminum.
3
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What is an Insulator? Give examples.
A
A material with low conductivity, like rubber, glass, and plastic.
4
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What are Semiconductors?
A
Materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators, like silicon, used in electronics.
5
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What is the role of conductors and insulators in circuits?
A
Conductors allow energy to flow easily while insulators prevent the flow of electricity.
6
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What is an insulator?
A
~ Doesn’t allow electrons to pass
