Electrons cannot move easily through all substances. Some materials are insulators. They do not let electricity move through them easily. Rubber is a great insulator. It is often used around metal wires for safety. In the science lab, you can test if a material is an insulator by using it in a circuit and seeing if the current flows.

Which of the following statements would the author of this passage most likely agree with?

A
Electricians don’t need to know about insulators.

B
Electricity should not be investigated in the science lab.

C
Electrons are still a great mystery.

D
Insulators can be very useful.

1 answer

The author of the passage would most likely agree with statement D: "Insulators can be very useful." The passage discusses the properties of insulators, specifically mentioning rubber as a great insulator used for safety around metal wires, implying their usefulness.