Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

Siti set up an electrical circuit but left a gap between points X and Y. She tested four different materials by placing them across the gap. Which material will cause the bulb to light up?

A A strip of glass
B A copper coin
C A plastic straw
D A wooden ruler
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Step 1: For the bulb to light up, the circuit must be closed. Step 2: This requires an electrical conductor to bridge the gap. Step 3: Metals like copper are good conductors of electricity.

Correct answer: A copper coin

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