Question

Distinguish between conductor and insulator of electricity. Give two examples of each.

Answer 1

Difference between conductor and insulator as follow:

Conductor	Insulator
1.An electrical conductor is defined as materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily.	1.An electrical Insulator is defined as materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them.
2.It has low resistivity.	2. It has high resistivity.
3.Electrons move freely within the conductor.	3.Electrons do not move freely within the insulator.
4.The electric field exists on the surface but remains zero on the inside.	4.The electric field doesn’t exist.
5. Examples of a conductor are silver, aluminium, and iron.	5.Examples of an insulator are paper, wood, and rubber.