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Consider the following:
Assertion: Insulators do not allow the flow of current through themselves.
Reason: They have no free charge carriers.
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If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.
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Assertion is correct. Insulators do not allow the flow of current through themselves. Therefore, insulating materials are advised to use to avoid power shock.
Reason is correct. Insulators do not have free charge carriers. Insulating material reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity.