Chemistry, asked by pranisha2002, 11 months ago

WHY ARE ELECTRIC WIRES COVERED WITH PVC?

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Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

Most electrical wire is covered in a rubber or plastic coating called insulation. ... The purpose of insulation covering the metal part of an electrical wire is to prevent accidental contact with other conductors of electricity, which might result in an unintentional electric current through those other conductors.

Answered by dharshini1130
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Explanation:

Most electrical wire is covered in a rubber or plastic coating called insulation. ... ELECTRIC WIRES ARE COATED WITH SUBSTANCE LIKE PVC TO PREVENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ALSO PVC IS INSULATOR(BAD CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY).

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