Conductor: a material or device that conducts or transmits electricity.
Ex: Copper, Aluminium, Gold, Silver. A specific example is a lightning rod.
Ex: Copper, Aluminium, Gold, Silver. A specific example is a lightning rod.
Conductors help prevent electrical fires by keeping electricity flowing. If electricity doesn't flow correctly, it can lead to a possible fire
Insulator: The opposite of a conductor. It does not conduct or transmits electricity well.
Ex: Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Wood.
Ex: Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Wood.
Insulators can stop electrical fires by stopping the flow of electricity that may lead to a house fire
Semiconductors:
a solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects. Devices made of semiconductors, notably silicon, are essential components of most electronic circuits.
a solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects. Devices made of semiconductors, notably silicon, are essential components of most electronic circuits.
Knowledge of conductors, semiconductors, and insulators can make our homes safe from house fires.