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metals are good conductors of electricity. plastic and wood are insulators. they do not conduct electricity
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What are light switches made from?
Modern light switches are made from plastic, copper, and (maybe) coiled steel springs.
What type of plastic are valve covers made of?
Thermoset plastic is what valve covers are made of. Sometimes they are made of metal, but normally it is plastic.
Are tin cans made of plastic?
No, they are metal.
What are Things made of non metal?
coal,plastic,wood...................................................................................etc
Why are saucepans handles usually made from wood or plastic?
Wood or plastic doesn't transfer heat as well as metal. If the handles were metal, you could not pick the pan up.
Why electricity swiches are made up of plastic and not metal?
Such switches need to have at least some parts that are non-conducting.
Why are light switches not made of metal?
Some light switches do have a brushed metal fascia but this is laid on a plastic substrate and the plate is earthed to prevent any chance of electric shock.They are not permitted in bathrooms.
Why switches are made of plastic or bakelite and not metals?
Switches are made of plastic or bakelite because they don't conduct electricity.
Why are electrical switches are made of plastic?
They are not made of just plastic, though. They also contain metal. The metal parts move towards or away from one another to make or break the circuit, while the plastic keeps them in place without itself conducting current.
Why switches are made of plastic?
Plastic does not conduct electricity.
What are light switches made from?
Modern light switches are made from plastic, copper, and (maybe) coiled steel springs.
Where can a person buy custom plastic cups that are made out of metal?
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What were eyeglasses made of?
They where made out of Metal and plastic the Plastic is called zlonite.
What are coat hangers made out of?
plastic and metal :|
What are sunglasses made of?
The lenses are made from either glass or plastic. The frames are generally made from plastic, nylon, a metal or metal alloy.
What are sunglasses made out of?
The lenses are made from either glass or plastic. The frames are generally made from plastic, nylon, a metal or metal alloy.
What are game systems made out of?
mainly metal and plastic (plastic cover metal inside)
