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Why is it preferable to classify materials as good conductors and poor conductors instead of classifying as conductors and insulators?

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Under certain conditions most materials can conduct electricity. For example air is a poor conductor of electricity but during lightning it conducts electricity. So, it is preferable to classify materials as good conductors and poor conductors instead of classifying as conductors and insulators.
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