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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

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Silver
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Diamond
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Copper
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Silicon
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Solution

The correct option is B Diamond
Diamond acts as an insulator, as it does not allow the electricity to pass through it.

In other words, we call it as a bad conductor.

Other choices mentioned are metals and silicon is a semiconductor.

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.

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