Question

why plugs , sockets and switches are made up of plastic ?

Answer 1

Electric plugs and switches are made of plastics because they are more safer than other materials like iron, copper etc which conduct electricity which is very dangerous while switching plugs so switches and plugs are made of plastics.

Answer 2

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➡️✨✨because plastic is the poor conductor of electricity . they are not flow the electricity . we also we know that The plastics which when moulded once, cannot be softened by heating are called thermosetting plastics. For example, Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic which is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. It is used to make electrical switches and handles of utensils. Melamine is a thermosetting plastic which is resistant to fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics. Hence, electric witches, plugs and sockets made of thermosetting plastics.✨✨

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