Question 3 - Past Year Questions - 3 Marks - Chapter 5 Class 10 Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources - Geography

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Why is mica considered the most important mineral in electric and electronic industries? Give three reasons.

 

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Answer to be written in exam :

  1. Mica is a mineral made up of a series of plates or leaves. It splits easily into thin sheets.
  2. Mica is one of the most indispensable minerals used in electric and electronic industries, due to : excellent di- electric strength , low power loss factor
  3. It’s  insulating properties and resistance to high voltage

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