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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 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.

Electrons easily move through the rubber around the wire.

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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. If the conductor were exposed and a person touched it, the person could provide a conductive path and current (electrons) would flow through them. Rubber and air (at normal voltages) do not conduct easily.