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Question
Explain why the following is made of thermosetting plastics?
Electric plugs/switches/plug boards
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Solution
Thermosetting plastics such as bakelite are poor conductors of heat and electricity. Therefore, they are used for making electric plugs, switches, plug boards, etc.
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