A person plugs a power cord into an electrical outlet in the wall. The power cord is covered in black rubber. Which statement is an accurate description of the materials?(1 point)

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Electrons would not move through the wire if there was no rubber around the wire.
Electrons would not move through the wire if there was no rubber around the wire.

Electrons would easily move through the person if there was no rubber around the wire.
Electrons would easily move through the person if there was no rubber around the wire.

Electrons easily move through the rubber around the wire.
Electrons easily move through the rubber around the wire.

Electrons move through air when the cord is a few inches from the outlet.

Answer 1

The accurate description of the materials is:

Electrons would easily move through the person if there was no rubber around the wire.

This statement highlights the crucial role of the rubber insulation in the power cord, which prevents the flow of electricity from the wire to unintended paths, such as a person touching the cord.