Electrical Conductivity

Electrical Conductivity

Does Not Work with Electricity

Does Not Work with Electricity

INSULATORS

Works with Electricity

Works with Electricity

Conductors

Safety

Protection

Block/Slow Down Electricity

Examples of Insulators

Rubber

Rubber

Plastic

Plastic

Wood

Wood

The most common type of insulator to protect us by blocking electrical currents is the rubber/plastic coating around wires.

The most common type of insulator to protect us by blocking electrical currents is the rubber/plastic coating around wires.

Allows Electricity to Flow

Lets Electrical Currents Pass

Examples of Conductors

Water/Salt Walter

Water/Salt Walter

Metals

Metals

The most common type of conductor to allow electricity to flow in a current is copper, such as copper wires.

The most common type of conductor to allow electricity to flow in a current is copper, such as copper wires.