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The circuit and its mechanical layout are designed in such a way that
conductors are used between points where current is intended to flow
with as little loss of energy as possible, and insulators are positioned
in all locations through which current is not supposed to flow.
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How do both conductors and insulators help to use electricity?
conductors let electricity through, and insulators don't let it through, so they can help and control the path of the circuit
What are some objects that are both conductors and insulators?
A pencil can be both. It is an insulator if you use the wood side and a conductor if you connected to the metal side.
What is a good example of a non insulator?
There are conductors, semiconductors and insulators. Conductors and semiconductors could be considered noninsulators, so I would say copper but if you want to use semiconductors instead you can say something like doped gallium.
Why is it useful to know which materials are electrical conductors?
it is useful to know which materials are electrical conductors so if you wanted to make an electric current you could. For example is you where making a circuit you would need to know which materials you could use that would conduct electricity.or if there is something stuck in a power point you know what material to use to get it out without getting electrocuted
What are good insulators?
Good insulators include glass, styrofoam, plastic, wood, rubber, cloth, air, glass, and etc. It really depends on what you want to use it for. For example, fiberglass or styrofoam works the best as heat insulators. And rubber or glass as electric insulators.
How do both conductors and insulators help to use electricity?
conductors let electricity through, and insulators don't let it through, so they can help and control the path of the circuit
Examples of use of insulators?
Insulators are used to hold conductors in place, separating them from one another to form a barrier between energized parts of an electric circuit and confine the flow of current to wires or other conducting paths.
Why do you use semiconductor why not conductors and insulators by changing their properties?
We use semiconductors instead of conductors and insulators by changing their properties because the properties of a semiconductor lies between that of a good insulator ant that of a good conductor. Any of the materials obtained depends on the level of doping.
Use the electron theory to explain how insulators and conductors work?
the same way an insulator and a conductor will work with out the electron theory!
Are marshmallows insulators or conductors?
Yes, most certified electricians use candy bars to insulate high voltage power lines. If you look at the wires on high grade medical equipment you will notice they are always insulated with the finest candy bars.
Why are both conductors and insulators are both required to construct the electrical wiring in homes?
The conductor is metal, usually copper today, but some applications use aluminum. The conductors "conduct" the current. The insulation protects the wire from damage and keeps you from getting shocked and keeps the conductors from touching each other and thereby causing a short circuit.
What are some objects that are both conductors and insulators?
A pencil can be both. It is an insulator if you use the wood side and a conductor if you connected to the metal side.
What circuit would you use if you were building a house?
A parallel circuit
Why do electric circuits need to use conductors?
Without conductors, electrons do not flow where you want them to flow. An electrical circuit is a flow of electrons.
Why use a suspension insulator on 11kv electric power lines?
Suspension insulators are glass 'dish' insulators that are designed to take longitudinal strain -i.e. strain in the direction of the conductors. They are so-called, because they are suspended below the pole's crossarm. Suspension insulators, therefore, are used on terminal poles where the main strain on the crossarm is in the direction of the conductors, or on angle-poles where there is a sharp change in direction of the power line.
What is a good example of a non insulator?
There are conductors, semiconductors and insulators. Conductors and semiconductors could be considered noninsulators, so I would say copper but if you want to use semiconductors instead you can say something like doped gallium.
How good and bad conductors of heat are useful to us?
Substances that don't have the capacity to carry heat are called bad conductors of heat (or insulators ). Substances that have the capacity to carry heat are called good conductors of heat. As for electricity, it is very, much the same.
