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    Conductors and insulators are important materials used in electrical circuits. Conductors such as metals allow electric current to flow through, while insulators like plastic and rubber do not. Common conductors include copper, silver and graphite, whereas wood, glass and rubber are typical insulators. Proper use of both conductors and insulators help build safe electrical devices and circuits. Safety guidelines must also be followed when working with electricity to avoid electric shock.

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    Subject – Science Date – 24/11/2021

    Lesson – Electricity and circuits


    class – 6C

    Topic- Conductors and Insulators


    Electric
    Torch
    In a torch, two (or more) cells are connected to a torch
    bulb through a sliding switch. When the torch is needed
    to provide light, we close the sliding switch by pushing
    it forward so that the circuit is completed and the bulb
    lights up.
    Conductors and insulators
    Conductors and insulators
    Electrical wires are made of metal and covered with
    plastic.
    Materials that allow current to flow through them , or
    conduct electricity are called conductors.
    Metals are good conductor of electricity.
    For example- Silver conduct electricity better than
    other metals does, The lead of a pencil which is made of
    carbon (non-metal) also conduct electricity.
    Materials which do not conduct electricity are called
    Insulators.
    For example – wood, plastic, glass, rubber, paper etc.
    Uses of conductors and insulators
    Both conductors and insulators are equally
    important to us. Electrical wires are made of
    copper. Though silver is better conductor , it is not
    used because it is too expensive. Aluminium is also
    used to make wires.
    Insulators play an important role in electrical circuits
    and equipment. For example – in place of switches, an
    insulating material (plastic) separates the metal
    terminals from each other.
    The electrical wires used in most circuits are insulated
    either by a plastic or rubber covering.
    Handles of screwdrivers and testers are made of
    insulating materials, such as wood or plastic.
    Electrical plugs are also made of plastic or other
    insulating materials on one side, so that we are not
    exposed to the ‘pins’ of plug while handling it.
    Electrical safety
    Electricity can be very dangerous if electrical
    devices are not handled carefully.
    Here are few safety guidelines that one must follow
    while handling electrical devices.
    Never play with electrical wires and sockets.

    After charging devices like mobile phones, laptops,


    one should always turn ‘OFF’ the switch and then
    remove the plug from the socket before removing the
    connection from device.
    Never touch or try repairing any electrical
    equipment or circuits with wet hands. It increases
    the conductivity of the electric current.
     Never use equipment with frayed cords, damaged
    insulation or broken plugs.
    Always use insulated tools while working.
     Always use appropriate insulated rubber gloves
    and goggles while working on any branch circuit
    or any other electrical circuit.
    Electrical devices such as laptops and mobile
    phones should not be connected to an electrical
    socket (for charging) while using earphones.
    Fuse – Fuse is an electrical safety device that
    operates to provide overcurrent protection of an
    electrical circuit. Its essential component is a
    metal wire or strip that melts when too much
    current flows through it, thereby stopping or
    interrupting the current.
    Lets summarize-
     Materials that allow current to flow through them , or
    conduct electricity are called conductors.
     Materials which do not conduct electricity are called
    Insulators.
     Examples of conductors are - Metals, aqueous
    solutions of salts (i.e., ionic compounds dissolved in
    water), graphite, and the human body.
     Examples of insulators are wood, plastic, glass,
    rubber, paper etc.
     Electrical safety tips must be followed while handling
    electrical circuits.
    Follow up work
     Do the activity given in your book to identify
    conductors and insulators from the set of given
    materials.

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