Definition: A conductor is an object in which an electrical current, heat waves and etcetera can move freely through. 

     Unlike an insulator, a conductor allows an energy such as heat or electricity to flow through it. Metals, such as copper work as good conductors. That is why you will find that copper pans or cooking utensils work fast when it comes to cooking food. usually solids aren't very good conductors and are good insulatoors instead. Metals are classifyed as good conductors because their outer electrons are not as tightly bound where other solids are too tightly bound. Other substances such as graphite, water and the human boody are also conductors because they don't resist flow like insulators do.

Why are we studying this term? How does this term apply to any of our class labs or the real world?

We are studying this term so that we know in the future what substances and items will act as good conducors. For example if someone is cooking, it's helpful to know that the metal pan with the metal  handle will conduct the heat and he/she could get burned if he/she touches it while it is cooking something. Having the knowledge of a conductor is important because not knowing that information could potentially cause someone to harm him/her self.

information from http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/conins.html

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