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Can electricity pass through paper?

If the potential is high enough, yes electricity can pass through paper.


Can electricity travel through wax?

No, electricity cannot travel through wax as it is an insulator. Insulators such as wax do not conduct electricity and therefore do not allow electric current to pass through them.


What happens if lightning strikes galvanized metal?

When lightning strikes galvanized metal, the electricity will pass through the metal due to its conductivity. This can cause the metal to become extremely hot, potentially leading to a fire or explosion if the metal is near flammable materials. Additionally, the impact of the lightning strike can damage the metal structure or any connected electrical systems.


Any material that allows eletricity to pass through it easily?

when heat dyes and yo mama flies


Can electricity pass through Graphite?

Yes. Graphite is not a great conductor of electricity, but it does allow electric current to flow. It is sometimes called a semi-metal because it has the property of conducting like other metals, but it is much less conductive. The resistance of graphite is about a thousand times greater than the resistance of other common metals such as aluminum and copper. However poor the conductivity of graphite is, it a long way from being an insulator. Graphite conducts electricity billions of time better than most common insulators like rubber and plastic. There are very few materials that fall in this middle area of being modest conductors, so graphite has a lot of uses when it comes to allowing a modest flow of electricity.

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Would electricity be able to pass through wood metal or plastic?

Electricity can pass through metal, since it is a good conductor of electricity. Wood and plastic are not conductive and will typically not allow electricity to pass through them, unless they are damp or have conductive materials present.


Does electricity pass through metal?

Yes, one of the properties of metals is ability to conduct electricity.


What is any metal called that allows electricity to pass through it easily?

conductive


Does current pass through a currency coin?

Yes, coins are made of metal and metal will carry an electrical current.


Do electricity pass through stone?

Electricity can pass through some types of stones, such as minerals with high metal content like iron or copper. However, most common types of stones like granite or marble are poor conductors of electricity and will not allow electricity to pass through easily.


What material allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily Give two examples.?

metal and metal and plastic


What is a condutor?

a material, such as a metal,(gold or steel for instance) that can allow electricity to pass through it.


What is the ability of a metal to allow heat or electricity to pass through it?

The ability of a metal to allow heat or electricity to pass through it is called conductivity. Metals are known for their high level of electrical and thermal conductivity due to the presence of free electrons that can easily move through the material, allowing the transfer of heat or electricity.


Why is safety pin an conductor?

A safety pin can conduct electricity because it is made of metal, which is a good conductor of electricity. When a voltage is applied across the safety pin, electrons are able to flow through the metal, allowing electricity to pass through.


Is a pen a insulator?

conductor


Why do metal conduct?

As metals are good conductors, they allow the electrons to pass through them. Hence they conduct electricity.


What was Benjamin Franklin try to prove by flying the kite?

That electricity can pass through metal. There was a key on the kite.