Is a pencil a conductor or an insulator?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether a pencil can conduct electricity or not, which involves understanding the properties of the materials that make up a pencil, specifically the graphite used in the lead.
Answer
conductor
The final answer is conductor
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is conductor
More Information
Pencil lead, which is actually graphite, contains carbon atoms whose electrons can move freely, making it conductive.
Tips
Common mistakes include not distinguishing between the graphite (conductor) used in the pencil core and the wooden part (insulator) of the pencil.
Sources
- Graphite Circuits | Science Museum Group Learning - learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
- Draw a Circuit: Fun with Graphite - Clean Energy Institute - cei.washington.edu
- Is pencil lead a good conductor of electricity? - Quora - quora.com
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