Question

Why are electrical plugs made of plastic?

• A. Plastic is stronger than all other materials.
• B. Plastic is a good electrical conductor.
• C. Plastic protects people from electricity.
• D. Only plastic can be made into the right shape for a plug

Answer 1

The correct option is C Plastic protects people from electricity.

Electrical plugs are made up of plastic because plastic protects people from electricity. As we know that plastic is an electrical insulator readily available and cheap. So as to make the plugs shock free, they are made up of plastic.