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Is a good insulater a good conductor?
No; an insulator by definition does not conduct electricity. We use these to protect ourselves from electricity, like the rubber in rubber gloves. Conductors, in contrast, are good...uh, conductors of electricity.
What substances are the best insulators?
Usually nonmetals. Rubber, plastic, wood, cloth, paper, Styrofoam, tinfoil (to reflect the heat.)The most common insulator for electricity is plastic.
Plastic foam wood and paper are good examples of what?
conductors
What material is the worst conductor of heat?
the worst conductors of heat are wood, plastic, rubber, and cloth.
Name three good insulators of electricity?
Electricity is the flow of charged particles (often electrons), hence it flows easily where there are many 'spare' electrons (as in transition metals). An electrical insulator is something that does not have very many of these, for example the group 8 elements have a full outer shell, no electrons are 'free' as this process requires. Plastic insulates electricity.
What carries electric current not easily?
Electrical insulators. Materials such as rubber, plastic, wood, air and some ceramics are all poor conductors of electricity, or good insulators.
Name two other materials that are poor conductors of electricity and might make good insulators?
Two other materials that are poor conductors of electricity and good insulators are rubber and glass. Rubber is commonly used in electrical cords and cables due to its insulating properties, while glass is a common insulator in electronics and construction materials.
What are for good electrical insulators?
Rubber, Glass, Plastic, Porcelain, etc.
What is the name of materials that are not good conductors of electricity?
They are called insulators. Rubber is an example of a good electrical insulator.More:PlasticGlassAirWoodCeramicPorcelainPaperVarnishMineral OilSlateMarblePolyethyleneSiliconePVCKaptonTeflon
What are three materials that are NOT good conductors of electricity?
Three materials that are not good conductors of electricity are rubber, plastic, and glass. These materials have high electrical resistance, which means they do not allow the flow of electric current easily.
What does an electrical insulator have?
Electrical insulators are made from materials that are poor conductors of electricity. Metallic elements are good conductors, non metallic elements are poor conductors. Some materials used as insulators are, paper, glass, ceramics, rubber and plastics.
Why do electrical wires covered with rubber?
AnswerBecause, it is a good insulator and won't conduct electricity. It is also flexible.It coated by rubber or plastic
What can not carry electric current easily?
Materials that do not conduct electricity easily are known as insulators. Some common examples include rubber, glass, and plastic. These materials have a high resistance to the flow of electrical current due to the lack of free electrons.
Which materials are not an example of a good conductor?
Materials that are not good conductors of electricity include rubber, glass, and plastic. These materials typically have high electrical resistance and do not allow the flow of electric current easily.
What example of poor conductor of heat materials?
Some examples of poor conductors of heat include wood, plastic, and rubber. These materials have high electrical resistance and do not allow heat to pass through them easily, making them good insulators.
What materials is a good conductor of electricity rubber silver glass plastic?
Copper and silver are good conductors as both are metals.
Materials that are poor conductors of heat?
Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."
