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  • Conductors vs. Insulators: Understanding Electrical Properties
    Conductor:

    - A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

    - Conductors have low resistance to the movement of electric charges or heat.

    - Examples of conductors include metals such as copper, aluminium, and silver, as well as some liquids (such as saltwater) and gases (such as plasma).

    Insulator:

    - An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

    - Insulators have high resistance to the movement of electric charges or heat.

    - Examples of insulators include materials such as rubber, plastic, glass, and ceramics.

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