What are conductors and insulators?
Classify the following as conductors and insulators:
Wood, plastic, copper, rubber, silver, iron, glass, steel, distilled water, tap water, sea water

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Conductors are materials which allow electricity to pass through them.
Insulators are materials which do not allow current to pass through it.

Conductors: Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water
Insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water

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What are conductors and insulators? Classify the following as conductors and insulators: Wood, plastic, copper, rubber, silver, iron, glass, steel, distilled water, tap water, sea water

Conductors are materials which allow electricity to pass through them. Insulators are materials which do not allow current to pass through it. Conductors: Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water Insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water

What are conductors and insulators?
Classify the following as conductors and insulators:
Wood, plastic, copper, rubber, silver, iron, glass, steel, distilled water, tap water, sea water

Conductors are materials which allow electricity to pass through them.
Insulators are materials which do not allow current to pass through it.

Conductors: Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water
Insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water