Is insulating and nonconducting the same thing?

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Insulating and nonconducting refer to similar concepts in physics, where an insulating material does not allow electric current to flow. The discussion clarifies that the terms are often used interchangeably, as an insulator is inherently nonconductive. The context of electric fields and continuous charges is relevant to understanding these properties. Participants agree that if a sphere is described as insulating, it implies that it is nonconducting. Overall, the consensus is that insulating materials prevent electrical conduction.
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We're currently during e field due to continuous charges. I've only seen problems like blah blah the sphere is nonconducting/conduct, but I saw a problem that says the sphere is insulating, does that just mean it's nonconducting?
 
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pyroknife said:
We're currently during e field due to continuous charges. I've only seen problems like blah blah the sphere is nonconducting/conduct, but I saw a problem that says the sphere is insulating, does that just mean it's nonconducting?

As far as I know the opposite of conducting is insulating. So, yes.
 
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