Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

Ravi tested several materials by placing them in a gap in a circuit. The bulb lit up when he used a steel paper clip but NOT when he used a plastic ruler. This shows that __________.

A steel is a conductor of electricity
B steel is an insulator
C plastic is a conductor
D electricity can pass through all materials
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Step 1: A bulb only lights up when the circuit is closed. Step 2: A closed circuit requires a conductor to allow current flow. Step 3: Since the clip lit the bulb, steel is a conductor.

Correct answer: steel is a conductor of electricity

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