Give the difference between conductors and insulators.

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Conductors Insulators

Conductors allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily. Insulators do not allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily.

Metals such as copper, silver, etc., are conductors. Plastic, wood, paper, etc., are insulators.

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Conductors	Insulators
Conductors allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily.	Insulators do not allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily.
Metals such as copper, silver, etc., are conductors.	Plastic, wood, paper, etc., are insulators.