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Question
In the following arrangement shown in the following figure, the bulb will not glow if the ends A and B are connected with
Options
A steel spoon
A metal clip
A plastic clip
A copper wire
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Solution
A plastic clip
Explanation:
Plastic clip is an insulator. It does not conduct electricity.
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