Question

The handles of the tools like screwdrivers and pliers used by electricians for repair work usually have plastic or rubber covers on them. Can you explain why?

Answer 1

Rubber or plastic covers are bad conductors of electricity. So they do not allow the electric current to pass through it.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rubber and plastic are bad conductors of electricity, therefore when handling a tool with a rubber handle, the electricity will not pass through it.

Answer 2

rubber and plastic are insulators and are bad conductors of electricity