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Why do all materials not act as conductors ?

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In conductors the gap between the atoms is very less So, the transfer of energy is easy. But in other materials the gap is more. So, the transfer of energy is not possible.
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VGS PUBLICATION-BRILLIANT-ELECTRIC CURRENT-QUESTIONS GIVEN IN THE LESSON (1 MARK QUESTIONS
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  4. How does a conductor transfer energy from source to bulb ?

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  5. What happens to the motions of electrons when the ends of the conducto...

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  6. Why do electrons move in specified direction ?

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  7. In which direction do the electrons move ?

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  8. Do the electrons accelerate continuously ?

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  9. Do they move with a constant speed ?

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  10. How can we decide the direction of electric current ?

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  11. How can we measure electric current ?

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  12. Wher do the elctrons get energy for their motion from ?

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  13. Can you find the work done by the electric force ?

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  14. What is the work done by the electric force on uint charge ?

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  15. what is the direction of electric current in terms of potential differ...

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  16. Do positive charges move in a conductor ? Can you give an an example o...

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  17. How does a battery maintain a constant potential difference between it...

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  18. Why does the battery discharge when its positive and negative termina...

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  19. What happens when the battery is conneted in a circuit ?

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  20. How can we measure potential difference or emf ?

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