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Most Metals are the best conductors. Like, silver. The best insulators are plastic, like glass.

These materials are some of the best conductors/insulators because of their ability/inability to conduct electric current. Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a medium. Insulators have a high resistance and do not allow electrons to flow easily through them. Conductors have a low resistance allowing electrons to flow freely. In order to say which is the best or worst conductor you can check a resistivity table(typically measured in ohms). Be careful to look at the temperature of the material because that can change the resistivity.

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What shows how conductors insulators superconductors and semiconductors rank in order of least resistance to most resistance?

Superconductors have no resistance, making them the best conductors. Semiconductors have moderate resistance. Conductors have low resistance, making them better conductors than insulators, which have high resistance, making them the poorest conductors.


What materials make the best conductors and insulators?

Conductors- Most types of metal. Copper and Aluminium are used these days. Silver is a very good conductor but it is expensive. Insulators- rubber, plastic and wood are good insulators in the solid state.


Are all insulators and conductors solids?

No, insulators and conductors can be found in various states of matter. While many are solids (such as metals being conductors and plastics being insulators), there are also liquid and gaseous substances that can exhibit insulating or conducting properties.


How do conductors and insulators work together?

Conductors and insulators work together in electrical circuits to control the flow of electricity. Conductors allow electricity to flow easily through them, while insulators prevent the flow of electricity. By strategically using both conductors and insulators in a circuit, you can guide the electrical current to where it needs to go and prevent it from causing damage or harm.


What are Conductors Insulators Semiconductors?

Conductors are materials that allow electricity to flow easily, like metals. Insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to flow, like rubber or glass. Semiconductors are materials that have properties between conductors and insulators, and are commonly used in electronics.

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How are materials classified on the basis of resistivity?

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