Question

4. Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.
(a) Pressure cooker handle
(b) Electric plugs/switches​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thermosetting plastic because it is a bad conductor of electricity. The electric current does not pass through such plastics.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Hence pressure cooker handles are made of thermosetting plastics to avoid heat while using it. The thermosetting plastics are also bad conductors of electricity. Hence they are used to make electric plug and switches to make them function safely for users

Electric plugs/ switches/ plug boards are saucepan is made of thermosetting plastic because it is a bad conductor of electricity. The electric current does not pass through such plastics.