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Physics

Electron Behavior in Materials

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In a conductor, electrons can move almost as freely as molecules in a gas, while in an insulator, they are tightly bound to atoms and cannot flow.

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Why does copper conduct electricity while rubber does not? The answer lies in how electrons behave inside materials.