Conductors and insulators Flashcards
1
Q
What is a conductor?
A
a conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it.
2
Q
Give 2 examples of conductors.
A
waters
metals
3
Q
Can our bodies conduct electricity and why?
A
our bodies can conduct electricity because they are made mostly of water
4
Q
What are the 2 types of conductors you get?
A
you get good and poor conductors
5
Q
What is an insulator?
A
an insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it
6
Q
Give 2 examples of insulators.
A
plastic
rubber
7
Q
Would these objects be insulators or conductors? glass jar aluminum insulated paper clip pencil
A
glass jar: insulator
aluminum: conductor
insulated paper clip: both
pencil: insulator
