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Insulator vs. Conductor

By Janice VanCleave

Insulator: A material that does not easily allow energy, such as heat, electricity, light, or sound to pass through it. FYI: A material that does not transmit heat easily will not easily transmit other types of energy. For example: Since wood does not easily transmit heat, wood is used for cooking utensils. You can hold […]

Filed Under: Physics Tagged With: conductor, Energy, heat

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