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in 1729, Stephen Gray, an English physicist, found that some substances could carry electricity from one location to another. These substances were called conductors.
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What does an electrical current flow in?
Electrical conductors.
What type of resistance do conductors have?
Conductors have a (low) Electrical resistance.
What are some examples where electrical conductors are used for?
Electrical conductors are used in wiring. They allow electricity to flow through the wire and into the item needing the electrical power. Wires are usually made of copper or aluminum because these metals are good electrical conductors.
What are some good conductors and bad ones?
Good Electrical conductors: All metals, ionic substances (in solution or molten form) Bad Electrical conductors: Water Good Heat conductors: All Metals Bad Heat Conductors: Water
Are high density materials good electric conductors?
They are good electrical conductors.
What type of energy can be moved through conductors?
electrical
Are plastics non electrical conductors?
Thery are non-electrical condutors
Who uses conductors?
The electrical trade is one of many trades that use conductors for projects.
What large group of materials are good thermal conductors and good electrical conductors?
metals
What sources hold electricity?
Electrical conductors.
What types of substances are electrical conductors?
Metals.
What are some good electrical conductors?
Some examples of conductors are gold, silver, aluminum and copper
