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 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.

Answer 1

The accurate description among the options provided is:

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

Rubber is an insulator, which means it prevents the flow of electrons. If the wire were not insulated, electrons could leak out from the wire, potentially causing a short circuit or electrocution.