The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to investigate good and poor conductors of electricity. Which one of the following materials,...

The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to investigate good and poor conductors of electricity. Which one of the following materials, when used to connect wires at point S would make the bulb not light?

A. Pencil
B. Aluminium foil.
C. Steel wool
D. Rubber band

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The correct answer is D Rubber band

The above list comprises of good conductor of electricity except rubber band. NB, the pencil conducts electricity due to the presence of the graphite lead.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 14:07

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