The insulation ability of an insulator with the presence of moisture would  Increase Decrease Remain unaffected May increase/ decrease depending on temperature and thickness of insulation

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The insulation ability of an insulator with the presence of moisture would 

  1. Increase
  2. Decrease
  3. Remain unaffected
  4. May increase/ decrease depending on temperature and thickness of insulation
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