Electrical Conductors and Insulators
 

Electrical Conductors and Insulators problem 5


A hairdresser is using a hairdryer with a plastic casing. He notices that there is no wire attached to the earth pin of the plug. Why is an earth connection not needed?


  • Plastic is an insulator.

  • The hairdresser only touches the handle of the dryer.

  • The hairdryer uses a.c. so cannot give the hairdresser a shock.

  • Wet hands do not conduct electricity.


 

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