Identify the group of insulators from the following?

This question was previously asked in
SSC Matric Level Previous Paper (Held on: 3 Aug 2022 Shift 1)
View all SSC Selection Post Papers >
  1. Steel, copper and rubber
  2. Iron, wood and rubber
  3. Plastic, copper and rubber
  4. Plastic, wood and rubber

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Plastic, wood and rubber
Free
English Language (Matric Level) Sectional Test - 01
14 K Users
25 Questions 50 Marks 12 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is 'Plastic, wood and rubber'.Key Points

  • Insulators are materials that do not have free electrons, therefore they do not conduct electricity.
  • Some examples of insulators are Sulphur, Mika, and Polythene.
  • Plastic, wood, and rubber don't have free electrons moving around so they can't conduct heat and electricity which gives them the property of good insulators.
  • Most non-metal materials such as plastic, wood, and rubber are insulators.

Additional Information

  • Steel is a conductor because it is an inflexible and highly corrosive metal when exposed to air.
  • Iron has metallic bonds which are where the electrons are free to move around more than one atom.
  • This is called delocalization. Because of this, iron is a good conductor.
Latest SSC Selection Post Updates

Last updated on Jun 3, 2025

-> The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Notification 2025 on its official website at ssc.gov.in.

-> A total number of 2423 Vacancies have been announced for various selection posts under Government of India.

-> The Computer Based Exam is scheduled from 24th July to 4th August, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply online from 2nd June 2025 to 23rd June 2025.

->  The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exam is conducted for recruitment to posts of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and Graduate Levels.

-> The selection process includes a CBT and Document Verification.

-> Some of the posts offered through this exam include Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and more. 

-> Enhance your exam preparation with the SSC Selection Post Previous Year Papers & SSC Selection Post Mock Tests for practice & revision.

More Electric Fields and Gauss' Law Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti star apk teen patti 51 bonus teen patti bonus teen patti yas teen patti master download