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Why is bakelite used to make electrical switches and handle of utensils?
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∙ 7y ago
Handle of electrical ions are made up of plastic or bakelite because plastic are poor conductor of both heat and electricity so it is made up of plastic or Bakelite
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Wiki User
∙ 12y agoBecause the plastic handle act as a thermal insulator, to avoid burns on your skin.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoBecause those materials insulate from heat, rather than conduct it, and it prevents you from burning your hands when you grab the handle.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBecause it is a bad conductor of heat.
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standard of electrical
Anonymous
Bad conductors of heat such as wood ,plastic,and bakelite are used to make handles of cooking utensils, electric iron etc
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Plastic
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because
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