Question

a wire has a copper core and plastic covering on the outside. which describes the properties of the two materials that best describe their functions in a circuit? (1 point) copper conducts electricity and the plastic covering shields electrical current. the copper insulates from heat and the plastic coating conducts electrical current. the copper core and the plastic coating work together to carry electrical current. the copper part of the wire is malleable while the plastic covering is flexible.

Explanation:

Copper is a good conductor of electricity, so it conducts electrical current in a wire. Plastic is an insulator and shields electrical current from leaking out and protects from electrical shock.

Answer:

Copper conducts electricity and the plastic covering shields electrical current.