Question

Those materials which allow electric current to pass through them are called conductors
whereas those materials which do not allow electric current to pass through them are called
insulators.
a) Give five examples of conductors and five examples for insulators.
b) Why do you think screw driver and pliers have plastic coverings on their handles?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Conuctor:

• Iron
• Aluminum
• Copper
• Nickel
• Cromium

Insulator:

Wood

Paper

Bricks

Polythene

Answer 2

a.) 5 examples of conductors of electricity: iron rod, magnetic substances, potable water or tap water, copper wire and pliers

5 examples of bad conductors of electricity: bakelite, plastic, distilled water, glass and wooden substances.

b.) screw driver and pliers have plastic covering on their handles because they are bad conductors of electricity and does not allow electricity to pass through our hands.⚡✋

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