Question 33 - MCQs from NCERT Exemplar - Chapter 3 Class 10 - Metals and Non-Metals

Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by

Electrical wires have a coating of an insulating material. The material, generally used is

(A) Sulphur

(B) Graphite

(C) PVC

(D) All can be used

 

Answer

Metal wires usually have a coating of PVC .

PVC is a non-metal that provides protection against electrical current. 

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So, the correct answer is (c) PVC

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