Question

State a characteristic of plastic that makes it suitable for the following application

As covering materials in electric wires and cables​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plastics fall into two broad categories: thermoplastics such as polyethylene, which can be repeatedly melted down and remoulded and thermosets such as urea formaldehyde which, once set, cannot be remelted, making them suitable for applications where heat is encountered. The UK plastics industry provides jobs for around 200,000 people and has a turnover of over £13 billion per annum, In 1992, 367,500 tonnes of plastics were used for electrical and electronic applications.

Answer 2

Answer:

Plastics are insulators i.e. they do not conduct heat and electricity.

Explanation:

Due to this property they are suitable for making the covering of electrical wires. Hope this helps !