Distinguish between conductors and insulators. Give three examples of each.

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S.No. Conductors Insulators

1. Materials which allow current to pass through them are known as conductors. Materials which don't allow current to pass through them are known as insulators.

2. Conductors consist of free electrons as charge carriers. Insulators do not posses free charge carriers.

3. Examples of conductors: copper, silver and mercury (liquid conductor) Examples of insulators: plastic, wood and oil (liquid insulator)

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S.No.	Conductors	Insulators
1.	Materials which allow current to pass through them are known as conductors.	Materials which don't allow current to pass through them are known as insulators.
2.	Conductors consist of free electrons as charge carriers.	Insulators do not posses free charge carriers.
3.	Examples of conductors: copper, silver and mercury (liquid conductor)	Examples of insulators: plastic, wood and oil (liquid insulator)