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Question 1

What is a conductor?

Answer 1

A material that allows the flow of electric current.

Question 2

What is an insulator?

Answer 2

A material that resists the flow of electric current.

Question 3

Which of the following is a good conductor? (a) Wood (b) Copper (c) Rubber

Answer 3

b) Copper

Question 4

True or False: Copper is a poor conductor of electricity.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Carpet is a good __________.

Answer 5

insulator

Question 6

Name one property of copper that makes it a good conductor.

Answer 6

It has a high electrical conductivity.

Question 7

What is one reason why carpet is considered a good insulator?

Answer 7

It traps air, which reduces heat transfer.

Question 8

List two examples of conductors.

Answer 8

Copper and aluminum.

Question 9

List two examples of insulators.

Answer 9

Rubber and glass.

Question 10

What role does temperature play in the conductivity of materials?

Answer 10

Higher temperatures can increase resistance in conductors and decrease insulation effectiveness.