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Conductors and Insulators

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Glass is an example of ____________.

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electric conductor

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electric insulator

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metal

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electromagnet

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Solution

The correct option is B
electric insulator

Insulators are poor conductors of electricity. Glass is an example of electric insulator because it does not contain free electrons and cannot conduct electricity.

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