Multiple choice

Bakelite is used for making electrical switches and handles of various utensils because

  1. it is a good conductor of heat and poor conductor of electricity

  2. it is a poor conductor of heat and good conductor of electricity

  3. it is a good conductor of both heat and electricity

  4. it is a poor conductor of both heat and electricity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bakelite is a poor conductor of both heat and electricity. So, it is used to make switches and utensil handles. 

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