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If rubber is a good insulator why do balloons attract static electricity?
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∙ 14y ago
Insulators can easily have static electricity. In case of conductors we have to follow some delicate procedure to store charges on it. Usually that is known to be electrostatic induction. But in case of insulators just rubbing would do to produce static electricity. Example: when a glass rod is rubbed against a silk cloth, then glass lose electrons to the silk and so glass becomes positively charged and silk negatively charged. So balloons being a bad conductor is good example to have static electricity. If it is good conductor then charges would flow through them easily and so not possible to produce static electricity just by rubbing.
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Which of these materials would not be a good insulator of electricity?
An example of a good insulator of electricity would be rubber. An insulator is anything that does not conduct electricity and as such offers protection from direct electric current.
Is rubber an insulator of electricity?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
Is a rubber eraser a conductor or a Insulator?
a pencil eraser is a conductor .
Is a good insulater a good conductor?
No; an insulator by definition does not conduct electricity. We use these to protect ourselves from electricity, like the rubber in rubber gloves. Conductors, in contrast, are good...uh, conductors of electricity.
Is a rubber band insulator or conductor?
A rubber band is an insulator as it does not allow electrons to pss through it
Is Rubber insulator or conductor?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
Is rubber insulator or a conductor?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
What is a conductor of electricity and an insulator of electricity?
a conductor is anything metal and an insulator is anything rubber
What happens when you put rubber and electricity together?
Nothing, Rubber is an insulator and will not conduct electricity
Which of these materials would not be a good insulator of electricity?
An example of a good insulator of electricity would be rubber. An insulator is anything that does not conduct electricity and as such offers protection from direct electric current.
Is rubber a best insulator or polystyrene?
Rubber is the best insulator. It can insulate upto 600 volts of electricity........ I think......
Is rubber an insulator of electricity?
Rubber, unless soaking wet, is an insulator (will not conduct electricity).
An object that stops the flow of electricity?
Rubber. Or an insulator.
What would be a example of a good insulator of electricity?
rubber
Can electricity pass through car tire?
No rubber is an insulator.
Resists the flow of heat or electricity glass and rubber?
Insulator
WHAT BLOCKS HEAT OR ELECTRICITY FROM FLOWING?
an insulator eg. rubber
