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Given below is the characteristic of plastics. Write two uses for the characteristic. Poor conductors of heat and electricity

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Characteristic**: The characteristic we are focusing on is that plastics are poor conductors of heat and electricity. 2. **Understanding the Implication**: Being poor conductors means that plastics do not allow heat or electricity to pass through them easily. This property makes plastics suitable for certain applications where insulation is required. 3. **Use 1 - Insulation for Electrical Wires**: One of the primary uses of plastics due to their poor conductivity is in the insulation of electrical wires. The plastic coating prevents electricity from escaping and protects users from electric shock. ...
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