2.4 - Electrical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What is an electrical insulator?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that do not allow electricity to pass through.
Give one application of plastics in electrical engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider where you find electrical wires.
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What property makes plastics suitable for cable sheathing?
💡 Hint: Consider why materials are used to protect electrical circuits.
True or False: All plastics are excellent electrical insulators.
💡 Hint: Think about variations in plastic materials.
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Discuss the implications of using a plastic with low dielectric strength in a high voltage application. What potential hazards could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where electrical systems could fail due to poor material choice.
Evaluate how the choice of insulating materials influences design and safety in modern electrical engineering projects.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of safety standards and material properties in engineering.
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