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Electrical Property

Definition

Electrical Conductivity

Allows the flow of electrical current through the material.  A good conductor gives very little resistance to the flow of charge

Electrical Insulator

Does not allow the flow of electricity through the material.  A good insulator has very high resistance to the flow of an electrical current

Magnetism

The natural force between objects that causes the material to attract iron or steels

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electrical / thermal / optical properties definitions

 

Electrical Property

Definition

Electrical Conductivity

Allows the flow of electrical current through the material.  A good conductor gives very little resistance to the flow of charge

Electrical Insulator

Does not allow the flow of electricity through the material.  A good insulator has very high resistance to the flow of an electrical current

Magnetism

The natural force between objects that causes the material to attract iron or steels