Which statements best characterize conductors? Check all that apply.

Question

Conductors allow electricity to easily move through them.
Glass is an example of a conductor.
Metal is an example of a conductor.
Conductors do not allow electricity to easily move through them.
Conductors restrict the flow of thermal energy.

Answer 1

The statements that best characterize conductors are:

1. Conductors allow electricity to easily move through them.
2. Metal is an example of a conductor.

The other statements are not correct:

• Glass is an example of a conductor. (This is incorrect; glass is typically an insulator.)
• Conductors do not allow electricity to easily move through them. (This is incorrect; conductors do allow electricity to move easily.)
• Conductors restrict the flow of thermal energy. (This is incorrect; many conductors also easily transfer thermal energy.)