In physics and electrical engineering, a conductor is an object or type of material that allows the flow of charge (electric current) in one or more directions. Materials made of metal are common electrical Ò€¦ Electrical conductors are categorized based on their ability to conduct electricity.

LetÒ€ℒs look at each in detail. The article provides an overview of conductors and insulators, explaining their roles in carrying and restricting electric current. Conductors allow for charge transfer through the free movement of electrons. In contrast to conductors, insulators are materials that impede the free flow of electrons from atom to atom and molecule to Ò€¦