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 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.
Electrons easily move through the rubber around the wire.

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.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding the materials is:

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

This is because the rubber insulation around the wire is an insulator and serves to prevent unintended flow of electricity (or electrons) outside the wire. If there were no insulation, the wire could create a short circuit or potentially lead to electrical hazards.