INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

MINERALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following mineral is used in the electrical and electronic industry?
A
Ferrous
B
Coal
C
Mica
D
Manganese
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Mica has properties like low power loss factor, insulation and resistance to high voltage. It is due to these properties that Mica is highly used in electric and electronic industries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mica has properties like low power loss factor, insulation and resistance to high voltage. Due to these properties, it is used in the electric and electronic industries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Micas are used in products such as drywalls, paints, fillers, especially in parts for automobiles, roofing and shingles, as well as in electronics. The mineral is used in cosmetics and food to add “shimmer” or “frost."

Detailed explanation-5: -Specifically, mica is unusual in that it is a good electrical insulator at the same time as being a good thermal conductor. The leading use of block mica is as an electrical insulator in electronic equipment.

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