What are conductors and insulators of heat?Give examples [3 MARKS]

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Conductor with examples: 1.5 Marks

Substances which allows heat to pass through them easily are called conductors. For example aluminum, copper and iron.

Insulators are poor conductors of heat. Insulators do not allow heat to pass through them easily. For example wool, wood, and plastic.

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