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Nothing happens. The wire will still conduct electricity. An example of this is the overhead utility wiring. The insulation on a conductor is there strictly to keep the conductor from touching any thing that would ground the conductor. This grounding could be from another adjacent conductor or a grounded medium around the conductor. A grounded conductor will trip the over current protection and trip the circuit off line. Without an insulation on the wire multiple wires in a conduit could not be utilized.
What else can I help you with?
Which of the following materials would be the best insulator for an electrical wire?
P.V.C or polyvinylchloride. It's a plastic.
What is a poor conductor of electricity and is used to coat wires?
In low voltage wires, the insulation factor of the coating determines the wire's voltage rating. A wire coating of cross linked poly vinyl is used as an insulation. High voltage transmission wires uses no coating on the wire
Preparing the wire by coating it with solder is called?
Tinning
What type of cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers an insulating material and woven or braided metal and a plastic outer coating?
The description if that of "coaxial cable".
What happens if you touch an exposed electrical wire?
If the wire is carrying an electrical current, and if the current has enough voltage, the current can leave the wire and pass through your body. This is painful, and can causes burns or death.
Why is a plastic coating around a wire?
A plastic coating around a wire is used to provide insulation and protection. It helps to prevent electrical shocks, short circuits, and corrosion. It also helps to keep the wire stable and maintain its shape.
Is a plastic coating on wire a conductor or an insulator?
insulator
What is the plastic coating on the wire called?
Plastic or rubber is used as insulation around electrical wires, keeping them from contacting other parts of a circuit, and from grounding out to conductive materials. Where insulation is removed or damaged, a spark or short could cause fires or other damage.
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.
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.
Difference between uninsulated and insulated wire?
Uninsulated wire does not have any outer protective covering, making it more susceptible to damage and electrical shock. Insulated wire, on the other hand, is covered with a material like rubber or plastic to protect the wire and prevent contact with electrical currents. This insulation provides safety and helps prevent short circuits.
Why copper electrical wires need to be wrapped in plastic?
Copper wires are wrapped in plastic to provide insulation and protection against moisture and other potential damage. The plastic coating helps to prevent short circuits and ensures the proper flow of electricity through the wire.
Why is electrical wir coated with plastic?
The electric wire is coated with plastic to serve as an electric insulator.
What acid can you use to remove the rubber coating opf an electrical wire?
Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is commonly used to remove rubber coating from electrical wires. Make sure to take proper safety precautions when working with this acid, such as wearing gloves and goggles, and working in a well-ventilated area.
Is there a coating you can put on electrical wiring to reduce the temperature?
Not that I have ever heard of. Electricity produces heat and heat is the cause of most electrical problems. The wire is heating because too much current is being conducted for the size of the wire. You need to either replace the wire with something larger or add another wire. The temperature of the wire has nothing to do with the coating, the heat is being generated inside the wire when excessive current is passing through.
What are wire cables?
they are a pieces of metal covered in plastic coating (for insulation) that deliver electricity to an electrical object e.g. TV act as a connection to the earth system of the appliance/house. They are also cables which are armoured for TV aerials etc
What is the function of the red wire?
Red normally is a live wire. However, it's just a matter of a plastic coating over the wire, and a red wire can be connected any way someone wishes to on any circuit.
