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Types of materials

Types of materials. electric current – electrons flowing through a material. Does current travel through all kinds of materials? . Does current travel through all kinds of materials? . NO. conductor – material that charges and current travel through easily .

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Types of materials

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  1. Types of materials

  2. electric current – electrons flowing through a material

  3. Does current travel through all kinds of materials?

  4. Does current travel through all kinds of materials? NO

  5. conductor – material that charges and current travel through easily

  6. conductor – material that charges and current travel through easily Examples: all metals (like copper, silver, and aluminum)

  7. conductor – material that charges and current travel through easily Examples: all metals (like copper, silver, and aluminum) Uses: connect electricity-run machines with the power supply

  8. insulator – material that charges and current do not travel through easily

  9. insulator – material that charges and current do not travel through easily Examples: plastic, wood, glass

  10. insulator – material that charges and current do not travel through easily Examples: plastic, wood, glass Uses: keeps objects from getting shocked

  11. semiconductor – material through which current can travel easily sometimes

  12. semiconductor – material through which current can travel easily sometimes Example: silicon Uses: solar cells, computer parts like diodes and transistors

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