What are the differences between conductors and insulators? [3 MARKS]
What are the differences between conductors and insulators? [3 MARKS]
Definition: 1 Mark
Differences: 1 Mark each
Conductors: Those materials which conduct electricity and allow current to pass through them. For example metals like copper, iron, nickel etc.
Insulators: Those materials which do not conduct electricity and do not allow current to pass through them. For example substance like wood, plastic , rubber etc.
1) A conductor allows electricity to pass through it, whereas insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it.
2) Conductors have free electrons, whereas insulators do not have free electrons.
3) When we touch a conductor which is connected to a live circuit, we will get electrocuted, whereas insulator protects us from the electric shock.
Definition: 1 Mark
Differences: 1 Mark each
Conductors: Those materials which conduct electricity and allow current to pass through them. For example metals like copper, iron, nickel etc.
Insulators: Those materials which do not conduct electricity and do not allow current to pass through them. For example substance like wood, plastic , rubber etc.
1) A conductor allows electricity to pass through it, whereas insulator does not allow electricity to pass through it.
2) Conductors have free electrons, whereas insulators do not have free electrons.
3) When we touch a conductor which is connected to a live circuit, we will get electrocuted, whereas insulator protects us from the electric shock.
