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What are insulators? Give examples.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Insulators**: - Insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them easily. They have high resistance to the flow of electric current. 2. **Characteristics of Insulators**: - Insulators have very few free electrons. Free electrons are necessary for the conduction of electricity. The lack of these free electrons means that electrical current cannot pass through these materials. ...
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