Quick Answer:The Good and Bad Conductor of Electricity Kit is a low-voltage test circuit on a polymer base with a built-in battery housing, supplied with copper, aluminium, wood, plastic and carbon samples to sort into conductors and insulators.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Test samples included: copper, aluminium, wood, plastic and carbon.
Polymer base with an integrated battery housing.
Indicator light shows whether current passes through a sample.
Runs on low-voltage DC from standard cells.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Base
Polymer, with integrated battery housing
Test samples
Copper, aluminium, wood, plastic, carbon
Power
Low-voltage DC, standard cells
How It Is Used
Each sample is placed in the gap of the circuit in turn. If the indicator lights, the material lets current through and is a conductor; if it stays dark, the material is an insulator. Young students can then group everyday materials by how well they conduct electricity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials come with the Good and Bad Conductor of Electricity Kit?
Samples of copper, aluminium, wood, plastic and carbon are included.
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