Asked by ben hen

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)
Responses

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 easily move through the rubber around the wire.
Electrons easily move through the 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 move through air when the cord is a few inches from the outlet.
Electrons move through air when the cord is a few inches from the outlet.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Electrons would easily move through the person if there was no rubber around the wire.

Reason: The black rubber is an insulator that prevents current from leaving the metal conductor. The metal wire conducts electrons whether or not it has rubber around it; without the insulation, touching the live conductor lets current flow through a person (who is conductive), causing a shock.