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It is because the rubber is an insulator.people don't get electric shocks that's why wires are covered with the rubber
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause electrons will not flow through rubber.
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∙ 11y agoIt's there to protect you from getting electrocuted
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∙ 12y agoTo increase the durability of the electric cord and to protect the insulated wires inside the rubber coating that make up the cord.
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∙ 8y agoThe rubber or plastic acts as an insulator.
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∙ 6y agoFor insulation
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∙ 8y agoTo insulate them.
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Why do electrical wires covered with rubber?
AnswerBecause, it is a good insulator and won't conduct electricity. It is also flexible.It coated by rubber or plastic
Why are are electric wires covered in rubber or plastic?
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What are wires in a circuit covered in?
There are a variety of wire coverings depending on what the conductor is used for. There are also different wire coverings for different temperatures where the conductor will be used. To answer the question the wires in a circuit are covered in insulation.
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.
What is the worst conductor of electricity and why?
I believe that rubber is the worst conductor of electricity. Rubber is amorphous. The atoms within the rubber are not aligned in any particular order, so electrons do not move between them easily. In fact, rubber is used to protect against being shocked by electricity, by having wires be covered by the rubber.
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.
How can you tell the difference between positive and negative wires?
usually, positive wires have a blue rubber coating, whereas negative wires have a red rubber coating.
Why electric wires are covered with insulator?
If electric wires weren't covered with insulation, there would be short circuits.
Why are copper wires covered in rubber?
The electrical copper wires are coated in rubber or plastic to ensure that no current is diverted away from where it is intended to go. As rubber and plastics make very good insulators, as well as being cheap, easy to apply and flexible, it ensures that the electricity wont be conducted away from the circuit when in close proximity to another wire or any other conducting surface (or someones hands).
What's a baseball covered with?
most baseballs are covered with leather. some of them are covered with plastic and rubber. these are the bad ones
Which is the best material for insulating wires in a circuit hard rubber lead silver or tungsten?
Hard rubber
Why are electric wires don-not made of rubber?
Obviously, rubbers are not conductors. Wires are commonly made of copper.
