Students will be able to test the conductivity of various materials. Students will be able to characterize the materials as electrical conductors or insulators.
Real world application
What kinds of materials can be used in a wire to transmit electricity? What kinds of materials can be used to insulate the electricity in the wire? Electricians must carefully choose the materials of a wire so that the electricity can easily pass through but not escape.
Air
Aluminum
Ceramic
Copper
Glass
Gold
Graphite
Iron
Plastic
Pure Water
Rubber
Salt Water
Silver
Wood
Select a material to place it in the circuit. Click on the switch to open and close the circuit.
The amount of current passing through the material is displayed on the ammeter and in the brightness of the light bulb.