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Conductors and Insulators
This topic compares the electrical behaviour of conductors and insulators.
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Conductors and Insulators
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Conductors and Insulators
This topic compares the electrical behaviour of conductors and insulators.
Conductors
Conductors contain charges that can move relatively freely.
Examples:
copper; aluminium; * silver.
They are useful for:
electrical wiring; earthing; * charge redistribution.
Insulators
Insulators strongly restrict charge movement.
Examples:
rubber; plastic; glass; ceramic.
They are useful for:
wire coverings; electrical supports; * protection from unwanted current.
Main Comparison
Conductor
Charge mobility → high
Typical use → carry current/charge
Static charge → redistributes
Insulator
Charge mobility → low
Typical use → prevent unwanted charge/current movement
Static charge → may remain localised
Why Both Are Needed
Electrical systems need conductors to carry charge and insulators to control where charge is allowed to move.
Conductors and Insulators — Advanced
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
- Mistake
“Insulator” does not mean absolutely no charge movement under every possible condition.
- Mistake
A conductor is not necessarily electrically safe to touch.
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