Question

would polythene melt if we pass a current through it​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think so it will not melt

Explanation:

Plastic is called as insulator because it has high resistance for electricity conduction But it does not mean that it does't conduct.

Let us do some maths:

Let us say resistance of plastic is 500000 ohm which can be practical value. Now let us calculate current for 200V which will come as 0.4mA so actually the plastic conduct electricity