Question

E. Give reasons for the following:

5. Bakelite is used for making electric switches​

Answer 1

Electric switches are made of bakelite because it is a thermosetting plastic which moulded once cannot be softened by heating.

Answer 2

Hey mate#

Because it is a thermosetting plastic

it is a poor conductor of heat and electricity so it is used for making electric switches to protect us from getting electric shocks.

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