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In Physics / Middle School | 2014-10-28

Is a paper clip a conductor or an insulator?

Asked by 2chrissy989

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So we want to know is a paper clip a conductor or an insulator. A conductor is a material that doesn't resist very much to the flow of electric current. An insulator is totally oposite of a conductor, it gives a lot of resistane to the flow of electric current. Metals are mostly conductors while rubber, plastics are insulators. Since paper clips are mostly made out of metals, they are a conductor.

Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-06-11

A paper clip is a conductor because it is made of metal, which allows electric current to flow through it easily. Insulators, like rubber, do not allow current to flow. Therefore, paper clips are classified as conductors due to their metal composition.
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Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-10-01

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