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Which of the following is the poorest conductor of electricity ?

Correct answer: A. Carbon

  • A. Carbon
  • B. Steel
  • C. Silver
  • D. Aluminium

Explanation

Among these choices, carbon has the greatest electrical resistivity, whereas silver is the best conductor and aluminium is also highly conductive. Steel conducts more poorly than the metals listed but generally better than carbon.

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