In the experiment to test for conduction of electricity through potato, which of the following observations indicate that a potato is a conductor of electricity?

Greenish blue spot on potato around one wire.

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Greenish blue spot on potato around both wires.

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Blue color spot on potato around one wire.

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Blue color spot on potato around both wires.

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The correct option is A Greenish blue spot on potato around one wire.
Greenish blue colour spot on the potato around one wire was seen whereas there was no such spot around the other wire.

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In the experiment to test for conduction of electricity through potato, which of the following observations indicate that a potato is a conductor of electricity?

The correct option is A Greenish blue spot on potato around one wire.Greenish blue colour spot on the potato around one wire was seen whereas there was no such spot around the other wire.

The correct option is A Greenish blue spot on potato around one wire.
Greenish blue colour spot on the potato around one wire was seen whereas there was no such spot around the other wire.