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Results from testing various materials for electrical conductivity are recorded in a table.

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Conductivity Test Results

MaterialBulb Status
CopperLights Up
RubberDoes Not Light Up
AluminumLights Up
GlassDoes Not Light Up
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    Identify the materials that are conductors based on the results provided.

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Experiment to Test Conductivity

You have a battery, a light bulb, and several materials to test. Connect the battery to the light bulb and introduce each material into the circuit one at a time.

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    Describe the method you would use to test whether a material is a conductor or an insulator. Include details about the variables you would control and how you would ensure the reliability of your results.

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