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Is copper an example of good electrical insulator?
yes copper is a good eletrical insulator
Do copper carry current?
Yes, copper is a good electrical conductor.
Is a copper nail a conductor insulator?
Copper is a good electrical and thermal conductor.
Is copper a good electricity conductor?
Yea it is! That is why most of electrical wires are made of Copper!
Why is copper a good insulater?
Copper is not a good insulating material for either thermal or electrical conductivity. Copper is actually a very good conductor of both heat and electric current, hence its use in electrical wiring, circuit pathways, and heatsinks.
Why wires are made of cooper?
Electrical wires are made from copper, as copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Is gold and copper good conductors of an electrical current?
Yes.
Why is copper wire the best known conductor?
The best electrical conductor known is silver, not copper. Electrical resistivity of silver: 1,59.10-8 ohm.m Electrical resistivity of copper: 1,68.10-8 ohm.m A good electrical conductor has a very low electrical resistivity and a high electrical conductivity (the same principles for the thermal conductivity).
Why is copper used for wire?
Copper combines several properties that have traditionally made it preferred for most electrical wiring. Copper is a good electrical conductor, provides a good contact surface, is ductile (is easily bent repeatedly without breaking) and it is not too expensive.
What are metals good electrical conductors?
Silver and Copper are the best and after them is gold and aluminum
Does copper conduct thermal energy?
Gold and copper are good thermal and electrical coductors.
Would a copper pipe work better as a conductor or an insulator?
Copper is a good conductor, that's why it is used to make electrical wire.
