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Electrical wires have plastic covering as when electric current flows through the copper wires and mistake we hold it so we may get an electric shock.

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Why electrical wires have plastic covering?

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Insulators such as plastic, rubber, and cloth covering wires and conductors in a circuit serve to prevent electricity from flowing where it's not supposed to go. They help to protect against electrical shocks, short circuits, and fires by providing a barrier that restricts the flow of current to the intended path.


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