Explain how do we classify materials as conductors and insulators on the basis of their resistance
Answers
Yes, conductors and insulators both are depend on the resistance.
Explanation:
Conductors:- Those substances that can conduct electricity very easily and have a very low resistance to the flow of current are known as Good conductors. i.e the quality of conductor depend upon the presence of resistance.
Insulator:- Those substances which have very very high resistance and which (resistance) oppose the flow of current are known as Insulator, i.e if we increase the resistance then there is no current conduction in the substance
Answer:
In a conductor, electric current can flow freely, in an insulator it cannot. Metals such as copper are good conductors that allow the flow of current and hence have a lower resistance. While most non-metallic solids are said to be good insulators and have high resistance to block the flow of charge through them.