If in figure given above, iron nail is replaced by a wooden stick, will the bulb glow or not? Justify your answer. - Science

If in figure given above, iron nail is replaced by a wooden stick, will the bulb glow or not? Justify your answer.

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No, the bulb will not glow. It is because wood is a non-conductor of electricity.

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Chapter 4: Materials : Metals and Non-Metals - Short Answer Questions [Page 20]

Chapter 4 Materials : Metals and Non-Metals
Short Answer Questions | Q 24. | Page 20

Write the properties of this substance.

Flour

Write the properties of this substance.

Soil

Short Answer Type Question:

Metals have lustre (shine). Give the reason why some metal articles become dull and loose their shine.

Short Answer Type Question:

Name a non-metal that has lustre.

Short Answer Type Question:

Metals generally occur in solid state and are hard. Name a metal that exists in liquid state and a metal that is soft and can be cut with knife.

Long Answer Type Question:

How can you show that some solids like sugar, salt are soluble in water whereas solids like chalk powder and sand are not soluble in water?

List all items known to you that float on water. Check and see if they will float on an oil or kerosene.

Find the odd one out from the following:

Find out the names of three metals and three non-metals from the box given as figure.

Arrange the jumbled words to arrive at the appropriate name of material and also write two uses of it.

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