GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which of the following industries is mica as a raw material?
A
Cement
B
Electrical
C
Iron and Steel
D
Glass and Pottery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Electrical. In electrical industries, mica is used as a raw material.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mica is a critical contributor to many industries, businesses and manufacturing processes because of its natural qualities and benefits as an insulation material. However, before it gets to this stage, mica is a raw material, and in its natural form it must first be sourced and extracted through mining.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mica is a non-metallic mineral. Because of its properties like low power loss factor, insulation and resistance to high voltage, it is highly used in electric and electronic industries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of raw materials include steel, oil, corn, grain, gasoline, lumber, forest resources, plastic, natural gas, coal, and minerals.

Detailed explanation-5: -For kilns and furnaces concerned with cement and glass production, mica and microporous insulation help with temperature regulation and the control of energy consumption.

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