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Which of the following is best insulator?
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Which of the following is best insulator?

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carbon

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paper

C
ebonite

D
graphite

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Out of the given options, ebonite is best insulator. Whereas, carbon and graphite are fair conductors and ebonite is a better insulator than paper.
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Question Text
Which of the following is best insulator?
Updated OnOct 14, 2022
TopicCurrent Electricity
SubjectPhysics
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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Avg. Video Duration17 min