A wire has a copper core and plastic covering on the outside. Which describes the properties of the two materials that best describe their functions in a circuit?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Copper conducts electricity and the plastic covering shields electrical current.
Copper conducts electricity and the plastic covering shields electrical current.

The copper part of the wire is malleable while the plastic covering is flexible.
The copper part of the wire is malleable while the plastic covering is flexible.

The copper insulates from heat and the plastic coating conducts electrical current.
The copper insulates from heat and the plastic coating conducts electrical current.

The copper core and the plastic coating work together to carry electrical current.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Copper conducts electricity and the plastic covering shields electrical current.

This accurately describes the function of each material in the wire: copper is a good conductor of electricity, allowing electric current to flow, while the plastic covering acts as an insulator, preventing electrical current from escaping and protecting against electrical shock.