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When you hold a live wire bare foot you get a shock however while wearing plastic or rubber shoes you don't why?
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∙ 11y ago
cos plastic and rubber no conduct electric
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∙ 11y ago
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If you were wearing rubber soled shoes why would you get a shock?
Even rubber is bad conductor of electricity, our body will not resist the high voltage. rubber will minimise the shock but will not avoid the shock
How is a person protected from an electric shock when the heater is switched on?
we can protected from an electric shock by wearing rubber sleepers.
Why is plastic or rubber needed for a circuit?
plastic or rubber is on the outside of an electrical cord or circuit so that you do not get shocked. rubber and plastic help to repel the electricity, while if you were just touching plain wires, they would shock you.
Are the rubber or plastic cases more durable than the leather cases?
The rubber (silicon) cases are more durable than the leather because it is very good at absorbing shock .
What is the best material for iPod accessories cases?
There is a lot of information online on the cases. There are leather, plastic, silicone, rubber and all kinds of materials being used. I prefer a rubber casing with a plastic shield on top, so as it can absorb the shock from a bad fall and not crack.
Why are electrical wires not made from plastic?
electrical conducters are madfrom metal because charges can travel through metal but rubber is a insulator so the charges cant get throught it so wires are covered with rubber for safety reasons so you don't get a shock.
What rubber is used to make a rubber mallet?
Rubber mallet is used to apply only a slow shock.
Why are household electric wires covered with plastic or rubber?
Household electric wires are covered with plastic or other materials as insulation to prevent short circuits and fires, and to prevent electric shocks.
Best shock absorbers?
rubber is one of them i would say foam but rubber is good
Does plastic prevent shock?
yes!
What are the benefits of flexible silicone cell phone covers as opposed to hard plastic covers?
The flexible plastic cases are the best mainly because the rubber is a better absorber of shock then the hard plastic cases. The plastic covers are only good to make your phone look different they in fact supply very little protection.
What steps should you take to avoid an electrical shock?
wear rubber golves and rubber boots
