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An object which is a conductor can conduct (or transfer) heat or electricity. Every single metal is a conductor (that is why Mercury is considered a metal, because it conducts). A saucepan is made of metal because it can transfer the heat well. Other than a "super-conductor" which can only be made in laboratories, Gold is the best conductor, followed by silver then copper. We use copper for electrical wires because gold and silver are too expensive.

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When a charged object touches a conductor what happens?

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Is gold a conductor?

Yes gold is. It is because it is a metal object. Silver is the best conductor while a lot of gold can conductor awesomely.


What is the name of an object which conducts heat or electricity?

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Object that is not a good conductor?

Plastic is a poor conductor of electricity due to its insulating properties.


What is the process of charging a conductor by bringing it near another charged object and then grounding the conductor called?

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Does a conductor have anything to do with pH?

No, a conductor has nothing to do with pH. A conductor is an object or material that conducts heat, light, or sound. pH has to to with a solution's acidity or alkalinity.


What is conducation?

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What will happen if a light neutral conductor is brought near a negatively charged object?

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