Question

Cables used for electrical connection are covered with insulators like rubber why?

Answer 1

Answer:

because rubber is an insulator by this it prevents us from shock.

Answer 2

Because rubber has the excellent flexibility in temperature range. They also have very good water absorption property. Many rubbers also have super weathering resistance making them particularly suitable in harsh environments. Rubber cables are also compounded to give excellent resistant to oils and other chemicals. Hence, it is a good insulator of electricity.