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A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

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an electrical conductor
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an electrical insulator
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an electrical appliance
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is B an electrical insulator
A material that does not allow to electricity to pass through, it is called an electrical insulator.
They do not have free electrons present in their outer most shell which would work as charge carriers for conduction of electricity.

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