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प्रश्न
Distinguish between Conductors and Insulators.
उत्तर
Conductors and Insulators
| Conductors | Insulators | ||
| 1 | A substance which has very low electrical resistance is called a conductor. | 1 | A substance which has infinitely high electrical resistance is called an insulator. |
| 2 | Conductors contain charge carriers which can be easily accelerated by a potential difference. | 2 | Insulators do not contain charge carriers which can be easily accelerated by a potential difference. |
| 3 | Silver and copper are conductors. | 3 | Wood and glass are insulators. |
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