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What are conductors? What are insulators? [2 MARKS]

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Conductor: 1 Mark
Insulator: 1 Mark

Conductors are those materials which allow heat to flow through them easily, the phenomenon is called conduction.
Conduction usually takes place in metals. Example copper, aluminum, etc.

Insulators are those materials which do not allow transfer of heat. For example wool, wood.


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