Question

The tire of aircraft is made of special rubber which makes them slightly conducting, Explain the reasons for using special rubber.

Answer 1

1. The ordinary rubber is an insulator.
2. The tires of the aircraft are made slightly conducting.
3. This is because when the aircraft takes off or lands it becomes charged due to the friction between the tires and land.
4. So, the rubber in tires is made slightly conducting then all the charges will pass into the earth.