Conductors, insulators

and resistors
 Conductors, insulators and
resistors
When it comes to the flow of electric current, all materials
fall into three categories:

Conductors Insulators Resistors

Conductors and insulators

Conductors Insulators
Resistors
Resistors

A material or device that allows

some current to pass but converts
some of the current to another form
of energy
Examples of resistors
 These appliances have resistors
that convert electrical energy into
light energy.

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These appliances have resistors
that turn electrical energy into
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Heat
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Light energy

Sound energy
 These appliances have resistors
that change electrical energy into
heat energy.

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These appliances have resistors that
convert electrical energy into
sound energy.
 Classwork
1. What are the 3 types of material according to
their ability to transport electricity ?

2. What is the difference between conductors and

insulators?

3. What do resistors do with the electric current?

4. Is the human body a conductor or an

insulator? Explain your answer.

5. Draw 5 examples of each of the following:

Conductors – Insulators - Resistors