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Identify the type of plastic that can best be used to make electrical switches.
Identify the type of plastic that can best be used to make electrical switches.
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The correct option is D Bakelite
Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic, which means it retains its shape even at high temperatures. Whereas, the others mentioned are thermoplastics that can be moulded on heating.
Also, bakelite is a poor conductor of electricity, hence, it protects us from getting electric shocks.
This is the reason, bakelite is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc.
Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic, which means it retains its shape even at high temperatures. Whereas, the others mentioned are thermoplastics that can be moulded on heating.
Also, bakelite is a poor conductor of electricity, hence, it protects us from getting electric shocks.
This is the reason, bakelite is used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc.
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