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If they were metal and the live had somehow come loose and was touching the casing, it would make the plug case live too. However electricity does not flow through plastic because the electrons can't pass.
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∙ 11y agoIt is made from plastic because certain types of thermoplastic such as urea formaldehyde, are strong, hard and heat resistant. They are also good insulators
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∙ 12y agoThings that draw a lot of electricity will make the plug and wiring get hot. This is due to the amount of current flowing through the wire.An example would be an electric space heater, or a hair dryer. They both run on 120 or 240 volts AC, but use more power (watts) than smaller devices.
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∙ 15y agoA plug is covered in plastic to insulate the electricity inside. This prevents you from getting electrocuted when you plug something in.
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∙ 12y agobecause electricity cant travel through plastic and it wont give you an electric shock!
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