Question

Statement 1: The flow of current in a poor conductor is impossible.
Statement 2: Under certain conditions, current can flow through a poor conductor.

• A. Both the statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both the statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

Poor conductors are those, which do not allow electricity to flow through them easily. However, if the battery is strong enough, even poor conductors will pass sufficient current through them.