Question

How & Why is electricity produced in Bakelite switches when wet ?

I want a clear and long explanation.
The answer should also be correct ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Bakelite is a condensation polymer formed from the condensation reaction between phenol and formaldehyde. Bakelite is a very good insulator of electricity and at the same time, it is also a poor conductor of heat.

but when bakelite switches are wet small amount of water is present over them and we know that water conduct electricity

Answer 2

Answer:

in plastic there is two types one is thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic.bakelite examples for thermosetting plastics. thermosetting plastic want to use it or we can't break it as we can use one time like cooker handle so it will not melt