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Day2 (Independent) - Thermal and Electrical Conductivity-Worksheet

The document outlines an educational assessment focused on thermal and electrical conductivity, including experiments with metal, plastic, and rubber. It contains questions that test understanding of heat transfer and electrical conduction in various materials. The assessment emphasizes the importance of controlled experiments to accurately compare the conductivity of different substances.

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Day2 (Independent) - Thermal and Electrical Conductivity-Worksheet

The document outlines an educational assessment focused on thermal and electrical conductivity, including experiments with metal, plastic, and rubber. It contains questions that test understanding of heat transfer and electrical conduction in various materials. The assessment emphasizes the importance of controlled experiments to accurately compare the conductivity of different substances.

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NAME: DATE:

SUBJECT:

Topic: Thermal and Electrical Conductivity


PISA Competency: Comparing thermal and electrical conductivity in different
materials, and designing experiments to test conductivity.

Item 5: Thermal Conductivity

A metal rod and a plastic rod are heated at one end with a flame. Thermometers are
placed at the other ends to record temperature after 5 minutes. The metal rod's
thermometer reads 50°C, while the plastic rod's thermometer reads 25°C.

QUESTION 5.1

Which material conducts heat faster?


a. Metal rod
b. Plastic rod
c. Both conduct heat equally
d. Neither conducts heat

ANSWER:

QUESTION 5.2

Why is the plastic rod a poor conductor of heat?


a. It absorbs heat instead of transferring it.
b. It lacks free electrons for heat transfer.
c. It reflects heat back to the source.
d. It melts easily under high temperatures.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 5.3

If a wooden rod were used instead of a plastic rod, what would happen?
a. The wood would conduct heat faster than plastic.
b. The wood would conduct heat as well as metal.
c. The wood would conduct heat slower than plastic.
d. The wood would conduct heat similarly to plastic.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 5.4

Why do metals conduct heat better than non-metals like plastic? Use
evidence from the scenario.

ANSWER:

Item 6: Electrical Conductivity

In a simple circuit with a battery, a bulb, and wires, three materials are tested as
wire replacements: copper, aluminum, and rubber. The bulb shines brightly with
copper, less brightly with aluminum, and does not light with rubber.

QUESTION 6.1

Which material is the best electrical conductor in the experiment?


a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. Rubber
d. Plastic

ANSWER:

QUESTION 6.2

Why does the bulb not light up when rubber is used?


a. Rubber prevents the flow of electricity.
b. Rubber allows electricity to flow too slowly.
c. Rubber creates a short circuit.
d. Rubber reflects the electricity back to the battery.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 6.3

If gold were used in the circuit instead of copper, what would likely happen?
a. The bulb would shine brighter.
b. The bulb would shine less brightly.
c. The bulb would not light up at all.
d. There would be no change in brightness.

ANSWER:

QUESTION 6.4

Compare the performance of copper and aluminum in the circuit. Why


might aluminum be used instead of copper in some applications?

ANSWER:

A student wants to test the thermal and electrical conductivity of different materials
(metal, plastic, rubber, and wood) to identify the best conductor for a new kitchen
utensil handle.

QUESTION 1A

Which of the following steps is most important when designing the


experiment?
a. Test each material under the same conditions.
b. Use as many materials as possible without controlling variables.
c. Change the heat source or voltage for each material.
d. Measure results without taking notes.

ANSWER:
QUESTION 1B

Suggest a procedure to test the electrical conductivity of the materials.


Why are controlling variables important in this experiment?

ANSWER:

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