everyday science MCQ #4992

Why do electricians wear rubber gloves while touching wires?

everyday science MCQ #4992

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Why do electricians wear rubber gloves while touching wires?

    • A) With rubber gloves, they can hold wires properly.
    • B) Rubber is a bad conductor of electricity, so the electrician does not get electrocuted.
    • C) It helps in the smooth flow of the current.
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Rubber is a bad conductor of electricity, so the electrician does not get electrocuted.

    Explanation: Rubber is a bad conductor of electricity, so the electrician does not get electrocuted. is the scientifically accurate choice. The concept tested here is core everyday science for MDCAT, ECAT, and general ability papers.