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Switches are made of plastic or bakelite because they don't conduct electricity.

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Are electrical switches and 'plugs' made out of bakelite?

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What should an electric light switch be made of?

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What kind of plastic is in an older TV?

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Early telephone casings were cast or moulded using metals (copper,alloy,brass) or bakelite type plastic


Why switches are made of plastic?

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What is bakelite jewelry?

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In which country was plastic made?

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When was bakelite invented?

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Why are switches made of plastic and not metal?

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