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Identify the type of plastic that can best be used to make electrical switches.
Options:
A .  PVC
B .  Polythene
C .  PET
D .  Bakelite
Answer: Option D
:
D
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,bakeliteis used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc.

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