Electrical Insulators
What is an electrical insulator?
Electricity is a powerful force and one that can be extremely dangerous. An electrical insulator prevents the flow of the electrical current on its surface.
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How do electrical insulators work?
Any material that does not allow electricity to pass through it is known as an electrical insulator. Plastic, wood, glass and rubber are good examples of electrical insulators. They work by blocking electrons from moving at their surface. Electrical insulators allow us to use electricity safely.
When conducting electricity, electrical insulator materials are used to separate live wires from each other. This is in order to stop shorts in the wiring that can cause bodily harm, fires and damage. Electrical insulators keep the electricity where it belongs.