The switch boards around you for switching on the lights, fans, ac and so on are made up of Bakelite, why?

It is very strong and resists fire.

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It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

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It has light weight.

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The correct option is C
It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Bakelite is a poor conductor of heat and electricity hence it is used for making electrical switches and handles of utensils.

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The switch boards around you for switching on the lights, fans, ac and so on are made up of Bakelite, why?

The correct option is C It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.Bakelite is a poor conductor of heat and electricity hence it is used for making electrical switches and handles of utensils.

The correct option is C
It is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Bakelite is a poor conductor of heat and electricity hence it is used for making electrical switches and handles of utensils.