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Question
What is meant by conductors and insulators? Give two examples of conductors and two of insulators.
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Solution
The substances through which electricity can flow are called conductors. Two examples are copper and aluminium.
The substances through which electricity cannot flow are called insulators. Two examples are glass and paper.
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