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What Is a metal string that brings electricity to our house?

A metal string that brings electricity to our house is called a power line. These lines are part of the electrical grid infrastructure that delivers electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. The power lines are typically made of aluminum or copper to conduct electricity efficiently over long distances.


Why do plastic frames need no painting?

because they are plastic....


Why can metals be pulled into thin strands or wires?

Metals can be pulled into thin strands or wires due to their unique atomic structure characterized by closely packed metallic bonding. This structure allows metal atoms to slide over each other when force is applied, without breaking the material. This property is known as ductility.


Why does plastic get cloudy over time?

Plastic gets cloudy over time due to a process called plastic degradation, where the plastic molecules break down and lose their transparency. This can be caused by exposure to sunlight, heat, or chemicals, which weaken the structure of the plastic and create a cloudy appearance.


What property of metals allows them to be shaped into wires?

The property of metals being able to be drawn in wires is called ductility. The most ductile metal is gold. A wire of 2km can be drawn from a piece of 10g of gold. Most wire is made of killed steel, which has been de-gasified and stripped of impurities. This improves ductility. Metals are ductile. This means they can be drawn into wires. The atoms of metals have the ability to slide over one another. The electrons are delocalized. This means that the atoms are held together tightly but can still slide over their neighbors without losing their electrons and, therefore, do not break apart when drawn into thin wires.

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What does the plastic over the metal wires in a circuit?

to help prevent from not getting electrocuted


How does plastic over metal wires prevent being electrocuted?

Plastic is a bad conductor of electricity. Metals are good conductors of electricity. You get the metal wires coated by plastic. So when you touch the wire, you do not get the electric current. This nature of the plastic protects you from getting electrocuted.


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.


Why does the starter solenoid fuse keeps blowing on your 2000 dodge ram 1500 laramie?

You have a short circuit/over current problem with the circuit. If the wires are not touching metal, then the starter may have failed.


What could you put over wires that doesn't break electrical circuits?

Insulation can be put over wires to prevent short circuit breaker trips.


What is a hair grip made of?

Hair grips can be made with either plastic or metal. Some of them have plastic coating over the top of the metal.


What are the advantages of using a plastic food container instead of a metal one?

Plastic food containers are usually see-through and allow people to see what is in the container. Plastic containers have an advantage over metal in that they do not rust. Plastic is also lighter than metal.


What advantages do plastic gutters have over metal gutters?

There are many advantages that plastic gutters have over metal gutters. This includes the fact that they are easy to assemble, they are cheap and they do not require specialist joining techniques.


It is better to use plastic knobs or metal knobs on kitchen furniture?

It is typically better to use plastic knobs over metal knobs on kitchen furniture. The plastic knobs tend to not scratch the floor as much as metal knobs.


Where are Power windows circuit breaker dodge caravan?

On my 2003 I believe it is under the drivers side dash, right near the break padel. It has a plastic cover over it covering the metal cased breaker.


How do circuit breakers keep the wires in an electrical circuit from over heating?

Because the amount of heating depends on how much current is in the wires. So you set the CB to cut the current if it exceeds the rated current for that wire.


What advantages do holding tanks made of plastic have over metal ones?

The main advantage of having a holding tank that is made of plastic over metal ones would be that it would last longer. One that is made of metal could rust and corrode but a plastic one would not have those problems.