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Mica is indispensable to the electric industry because of its:
AInherited magnetism
BInsulating properties
CIncreasing plasticity
DIntense conductivity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Insulating properties
1. Mica splits easily into very thin sheets.
2. Its di-electric strength, low power loss factor, insulating properties and resistance to high voltage make it valuable.
3. So it is indispensable in electric and electronic industries.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Social Science, 'Contemporary India II', Ch 5 'Minerals and Energy Resources'_
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