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Plastic is wrapped around live wire to prevent electrocution. why is plastic used to cover electrical wires?
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∙ 7y ago
You more or less just answered your own question. Most plastics are not good conductors, so the best path to ground for the electricity flowing in the wire is to stay in the wire rather than jumping through the plastic (poor conductor) and person (middling-to-fair conductor).
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∙ 7y ago
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What is the second solution proposed by the writer of the research essay to prevent plastic bags from getting into oceans?
Ban the use of plastic bags
What is the second solution proposed by the writer of the research essay to prevent plastic bags from getting into the oceans?
Ban the use of plastic bags
What does the plastic over the metal wires in a circuit do?
to help prevent from not getting electrocuted
Does a plastic kettle handle prevent or helps heat flow?
Plastic is a good insulator of heat, meaning heat can't flow through it very well. So a plastic handle on a kettle doesn't conduct heat through it and this means you don't get burnt when handling it.
What are plastic laminate sheets used for?
Plastic laminate sheets are often used in home renovation. These sheets can be placed on hard surfaces to prevent stains/spills from affecting the actual piece of furniture or appliance.
Why is the handle of a screwdriver used by an electrician made of plastic?
To prevent electrocution
What does the plastic over the metal wires in circuit do?
In electrical wires the plastic insulates the wires to prevent a short circuit or electrocution. Different coloured plastic can aid identification of individual wires. The plastic coating can also prevent rust and prolong durability.
Does plastic prevent shock?
yes!
Why do appliances like electric irons are provided with wooden or plastic handle?
to prevent the cooker or chef from burning his or hers hands.
What is the government doing to prevent plastic in India?
the government of india has banned the use of plastic bags.
Why is there usually a plastic coating around a metal wire?
There are a number of reasons: If the wire is electrical then it is covered in plastic as plastic provides insulation, this means that if adjoining wires come into contact the electrical current would not cause a short circuit. Normally electrical wire is cooper as it is a good conductor of electricity and does not oxidize/ rust easily. Secondly wire hangers are covered in plastic to prevent the metal (normally mild steel) from rusting. If they were to rust, it would cause orange/ red stains on your clothes.
How do you prevent plastic bottle from imploding?
everywhere
How can you prevent beta particles?
Thin sheet or plastic may prevent beta particles.
Why is there usually a metal coating around a metal wire?
There are a number of reasons: If the wire is electrical then it is covered in plastic as plastic provides insulation, this means that if adjoining wires come into contact the electrical current would not cause a short circuit. Normally electrical wire is cooper as it is a good conductor of electricity and does not oxidize/ rust easily. Secondly wire hangers are covered in plastic to prevent the metal (normally mild steel) from rusting. If they were to rust, it would cause orange/ red stains on your clothes.
How do you prevent rusting of iron in car?
put plastic around it.
How do you prevent sagging skin after weight loss?
Plastic surgery.
What is the second solution proposed by the writer of the research essay to prevent plastic bags from getting into oceans?
Ban the use of plastic bags
