Question
What is the difference between conductor and an insulator? Explain with examples.
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Answer
Materials that allow electric current to pass through them are called conductors.
For example: Iron, copper etc. Metals are good conductors. Materials that do not allow electric current to pass through them are called insulators.
For example: Rubber, plastic etc.
For example: Iron, copper etc. Metals are good conductors. Materials that do not allow electric current to pass through them are called insulators.
For example: Rubber, plastic etc.
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