Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ACTIVITY no. 4
Electronics & Robotics
Name: Score:
Gr & Section: Date:

I. Determine whether each item is made from a material that is a conductor, insulator or
semiconductor.

___________1. Copper ___________11. Mica

___________2. Human Body ___________12. Silver
___________3. Dry Air ___________13. Cotton
___________4. Marble ___________14. Moist Air
___________5. Glass ___________15. Rubber
___________6. Ebonite ___________16. Aluminum
___________7. Germanium ___________17. Water
___________8. Charcoal ___________18. Paper
___________9. Wool ___________19. Sand
___________10. Wood ___________20. Acids

II. Answer the following.

1. Why are electrical plugs are made up of plastic?

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2. Explain why it is difficult for current to flow through an insulator.

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3. Why are metals useful for making electrical wire?

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Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of these could be used to complete an electrical circuit?
a. A piece of gravel
b. A rubber
c. A crayon
d. A pair of scissors

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2. Something that electricity can’t move through is called a(n) ___________

a. Conductor
b. Wire
c. Semiconductor
d. Insulator
3. What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a. An Oven mitt
b. Pots and Pans
c. A wooden spoon
d. A plastic measuring cup
4. A conductor differs from an insulator in that a conductor ________.
a. has an excess of protons and electrons
b. can become charged and an insulator cannot
c. does not have any neutrons to get in the way of electron flow
d. none of these
5. In conductors, electrons can flow because their
a. ions are free
b. protons are free
c. electrons are free
d. negative ions are free
The electrician is wearing rubber gloves for protection. The purpose of the rubber gloves is to -
a. Keep the electrician dry
b. Create an electrical circuit
c. Produce electricity
d. Insulate the electrician
6. What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wire?
a. Aluminum
b. Tin
c. Rubber
d. Water
7. Copper wire is often wrapped in plastic. Plastic material is a good -

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Telephone Number: +63 (45) 923-0745
Email Address: 300990.sanroquenhs@deped.gov.ph
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Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

a. Electromagnet
b. Insulator
c. Circuit
d. Current
8. Which substances conducts electricity the best?
a. Wood
b. Brick
c. Copper
d. Plastic
9. Many electrical wires are wrapped with a plastic coating because plastic is -
a. Less expensive than steel
b. More dense than copper
c. Able to keep its shape
d. A good insulator

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Telephone Number: +63 (45) 923-0745
Email Address: 300990.sanroquenhs@deped.gov.ph