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Cars are complicated pieces of machinery that use a variety of materials, and automakers continually update their designs to incorporate different materials to help meet consumer needs. Over time, automakers have decreased their use of steel and opted for lighter materials.
To answer your question, copper is not suitable for making car bodies because copper is not very strong and is a soft, malleable metal, unlike steel and other lighter materials which are very strong to make car bodies.
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∙ 14y agoBecause a) It is too heavy b) It is carcinogeous Most cars have lead in the battery
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In what part of car copper is used?
wiring, starter, alt etc
What is an alloy of copper and nickel called?
cupro-nickels, there exists a range of different copper nickel alloys that possess different properties and hence are suited to a range of different applications. Some of the better known copper nickel alloys include: · Copper with 10% nickel · Copper with 30% nickel · Copper with 25% nickel with 0.05-0.4% manganese · Copper with 45% nickel (also known as constantan) All copper nickel alloys consist of only one phase as the copper nickel binary system exhibits complete solid solubility.
How do you use minerals ores and fossil fuels in life?
They are used in making your car go vroom vroom.
How many people were killed and indured by the Hope-princeton landslide in 1965?
Three Vehicles were stuck under the snow and mud each car had 4 people in a vehicle and 2 peoples bodies were never found
How does a car get warm by sitting in the sun?
light waves from the sun pass through the windows and get trapped in the car. The heat energy then builds up and has no where to go, making the inside much hotter than outside. It can easily get warmer than 100 degrees.
What is the ferrous metal called to make car bodies?
Mild Steel is a Ferrous Metal used for making Car and Fridge Bodies.
Why is steel useful for making car bodies?
it is because they are a malluable, waterproof, good conductor of heat metal.
Is there any copper in car battery?
yes there is copper in a car but not to much of it
Why is plastic used for making car bodies?
The plastic is used because the cost to manufacture Is lower and also in colisions with less force the car will have minimal damage.
What metal is used for car car wiring?
Copper is almost always used in car wiring.
What does copper do for car parts?
Most of the wiring is copper, not much else.
Which parts of the car are made out of copper?
The car engine radiator.
Is there any kind of racing series that uses normal car bodies like Forza or gran turismo?
By normal car bodies, i am guessing you mean real car bodies. There is Test Drive and Midnight Club.
What is the suitable fuel for Proton's car?
It is gasoline
What is the suitable size of tire for 1998 Nissan prim era car?
I bought the 1998 Nissan prim era car and i am not sure that the size of the tire already existed is suitable. This is because the car bed level is too low that i argue from toughing the road base and damage of the car. I hope that you recommend the suitable size of the car.
Why is the car engine radiator made from copper?
The radiator is made of copper because copper transfers heat very well.
What you copper used for to make a car?
the wiring
