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Electric current can flow through

A

air

B

human body

C

both (a) and (b)

D

neither (a) nor (b)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Electric Current**: Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor. 2. **Identifying Conductors and Insulators**: - Conductors are materials that allow electric current to flow through them easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum. - Insulators are materials that do not allow electric current to flow through them. Examples include rubber, glass, and air. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The first option is **air**. Air is generally considered an insulator because it does not allow electric current to pass through it under normal conditions. - The second option is the **human body**. The human body contains a significant amount of water and electrolytes, which makes it a good conductor of electricity. 4. **Conclusion**: Since electric current can flow through conductors but not through insulators, we can conclude that: - Electric current cannot flow through air (insulator). - Electric current can flow through the human body (conductor). 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is that electric current can flow through the **human body**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Electric Current**: Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor. 2. **Identifying Conductors and Insulators**: - Conductors are materials that allow electric current to flow through them easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum. - Insulators are materials that do not allow electric current to flow through them. Examples include rubber, glass, and air. ...
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS -EXERCISE (Multiple Choice Questions) LEVEL -1
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  3. Electric current can flow through

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  6. The direction of flow of electric current in an electric circuit is

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  7. The complete pathway for the flow of current is called

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  8. Which of the following is not a component of an electric circuit ?

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  10. The storage battery generally used in electric power station is

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  12. Who invented electric bulb ?

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  14. Why is the metal spring used in electric torch ?

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