How Much Voltage Is Needed to Detect Current Through an Insulator Like Paper?

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Hi, what voltage would need to be used to detect a small current (detectable by a microammeter) through an insulator like paper?
 

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Is this a homework problem? If so, we are not in the habit of giving out answers without some effort on your part.
 

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