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Why wood is non-conductor of electricity?
a) it has high melting point               

b) it is non-metal
c) it is malleable and sonorous

d) all of these


Why metals are good conductor of heat?
a) they have high melting point
b) they have free electrons
c) they are ductile               

d) they are sonorous


When electricity is passed through metals, which of the following begins to flow?
a) electrons                         

b) protons
c) neutrons                                           

d) nucleus


Which one of the following is good conductor of heat and is used in wires?
a) silicon                                               

b) carbon
c) copper                                              

d) diamond


Why electrical cables are covered with plastic?
a) plastic is malleable        
b) plastic has low melting point
c) plastic is non-conductor              

d) none of these


Materials which do notpass electricity are called
a) conductors                      

b) insulators
c) ductile                                               

d) sonorous