Question

The handles of the tools like screwdrivers and pliers used by electricians for repair work usually have plastic or rubber covers on them. Can you explain why?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

◆ Handles of the tools used by electricians usually have plastic/rubber covers on them because -

• If handles of electric tools don't have any cover, electricity can transfer from tools to the body and electrician and can give him shock.
• Therefore, handles of the tools used by electricians usually have insulator (plastic/rubber) covers on them so as to stop electricity from getting conducted into electrician's body.

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