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Which of the following is correct?

Statement 1: Poor conductors do not allow electric current to flow through them.

Statement 2: Poor conductors do not allow electric current to flow through them easily.


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Solution

Explanation for statement 1:

  1. Poor conductors of electricity are those materials that resist the flow of electricity through them. They are also called insulators.
  2. They do not let electricity pass through them easily.
  3. However, if the electric source is very strong, it may allow the flow of electric current through it.
  4. For example, the air is a poor conductor of heat, but during lightning, the current passes through the air.
  5. Therefore, the given statement is false.

Explanation for statement 2:

  1. The electrons in poor conductors of electricity are tightly bound together.
  2. For the flow of electric current, the flow of electrons is required.
  3. Thus, a very strong source of electricity is required to move the electrons.
  4. Some examples of poor conductors of electricity are air, rubber, wood, etc.
  5. Therefore, the given statement is true.

Hence, statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.


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