answersLogoWhite

0

The insulator keeps the electrode in the center of the plug from contacting the engine block on the outside. if the insulator wasnt there, the plug would have no spark because all the coil energy would go straight to the ground on the circuit, the engine block

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why is plastic good to be used?

Plastic is a good insulator. ex. It is used as a casing (outer part of the plug). This prevents us from getting electric shocks when we touch switches.


Is an electrical plug an insulator?

An electrical plug contains both conducting and insulating elements.


The insulator of a typical spark plug is made of?

Porcelain


Is a TV a insulator or conductor?

It is upto you which part are you touching. Mainly the outer body of TV is insulator but it contains many conductor parts.


When a molecule that has 5 electrons in its outer shell would make a good?

Insulator.


Is the element Argon a conductor or an insulator?

Argon is an insulator and it is also becoming more popular as in insulator used in windows!


Why the plasic helps to make the plug safe?

That is because the plastic acts as an insulator.


What is the purpose of the outer jacket on a fractionating column?

The outer jacket on a fractionating column is used to insulate against heat loss from the inner jacket during distillation.


Why are the plug sockets covers made of plastic?

Because plastic is a good insulator from heat & electricity.


If the outer electrons of the atom of substance are held tightly to the atom you would expect that substance would be .?

an insulator


Is Xe a conductor or insulator?

Xenon (Xe) is an insulator because it is a noble gas with a full outer electron shell, making it stable and not easily gaining or losing electrons to conduct electricity.


What are the examples of insulator and conductor?

The difference between a conductor and an insulator is that a conductor allows electrons to travel. This is because the "outer electrons" of a conductor are not anchored like those of an insulator. Conductors tend to be metals. Some examples of insulators are plastic, glass, rubber and wood.

Trending Questions
What does s mine when it comes on the dush borde on a ba falcon? How do you replace the window motor on a 2002 trailblazer? How do you recharge AC on 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo? What causes temperature gauge to go up and cold air comes out of Ford Fiesta zetec but when you take off water cap off temporary solves the problem? What engine options were available for 1972 Pontiac lemans? You are changing an alternator on your 2001 Ford Taurus v6 duratec engine will the alternator drop through the wheel well for removal? How do you reset the anti-theft system on a 2006 hhr? How much weight can a 1985 f350 diesel dually pull? Will a serpentine belt that breaks and wraps around the crankshaft and breaks the timing belt hurt the motor in a 03 Saturn vue? Is the 2014 Nissan Versa-NOTE front wheel drive rear wheel drive or four wheel drive? Should you use premium unleaded instead of regular unleaded for your 2004 V-6 Ford Mustang? What is the difference between 5w20 and 5w30? How many miles per gallon does a 1999 Chevy suburban get and how many gallons does the gas tank hold? How do you reset a factory alarm and keyless entry for a 2000 dodge viper? What will happen when a Nitroglycerin pill is dropped into a small gas tank? How do you change the windshield washer reservoir on a 2006 dodge charger RT? Would 93 tracker motor work in a 96 tracker? How do you remove the stereo from a 2004 Lincoln Aviator? What wiil cause the battery to go dead overnight in 1998 Cadillac Seville the battery was just replaced? Where Ford 5.4L cyl 6 location?