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Question
Differentiate between:
Conductors and insulators.
Solution
Differences between Conductor and insulators::
(a) Conductors allow the passing of electric current through it. Insulator does not allow the passing of current through it.
(b) Silver, Gold are good examples of the conductor of electricity. Rubber, Cotton are good examples of insulators.
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