Question

Distinguish between Insulator and Conductor.

May 9, 2024

Answer

	Insulator	Conductor
(i)	Materials which do not allow electric current to pass through them.	Materials which allow electric current to pass through them.
(ii)	For example, plastic, rubber, etc.	For example, glass, air, etc.

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