Standard Science Primary 5 Systems

Which of the following materials would allow a bulb to light up when placed in a gap in a circuit?

A A plastic ruler
B A glass rod
C A rubber eraser
D A graphite pencil lead
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Step 1: To light the bulb, the material must be an electrical conductor. Step 2: Most non-metals are insulators, but graphite is a form of carbon that conducts electricity. Step 3: Graphite is commonly found in pencil leads.

Correct answer: A graphite pencil lead

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