Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Give examples.

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Conductors Insulators

These are the materials that allow heat to flow through them and conduct electricity. These are the materials that do not allow heat to flow through them and do not conduct electricity.

Metals are conductors of heat and electricity. Wood, air and plastic are examples of insulators.

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Conductors	Insulators
These are the materials that allow heat to flow through them and conduct electricity.	These are the materials that do not allow heat to flow through them and do not conduct electricity.
Metals are conductors of heat and electricity.	Wood, air and plastic are examples of insulators.