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Silver is the best conducting metal, both thermally and electrically. It is followed by Copper, then Gold, then Aluminum.
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Is silver wire a better conductor?
The best conductor of electricity is copper wire. Silver is a better conductor than copper, look up basic data. But silver is not practicable for widespread use, copper is nearly as good and more practicable for engineering use as well as cost.
Which is the best conductor among these gold silver copper or aluminum?
Silver is, then copper, then gold, and then aluminum. Copper is used for wiring because it is cheaper than silver. Aluminum is not used very much anymore because it can be dangerous when installed improperly.
Which is the metal that is best conductor of heat and electricity?
Silver is the best metal which is the conductor of electricity and heat. Silver is the best electricity conducting element, but not the best heat conductor. Carbon(Diamond) and Helium(Helium II state) are even better conductors of heat.
Will a copper or steel wire of the same length and thickness allow more current to pass through?
Copper is the better conductor. The only materials that are better conductors than copper are either very expensive (such as gold and silver), or superconductors that only work at cryogenic (supercold) temperatures.
What object is a conductor?
An object which is a conductor can conduct (or transfer) heat or electricity. Every single metal is a conductor (that is why mercury is considered a metal, because it conducts). A saucepan is made of metal because it can transfer the heat well. Other than a "super-conductor" which can only be made in laboratories, Gold is the best conductor, followed by silver then copper. We use copper for electrical wires because gold and silver are too expensive.
Is copper or silver a better conductor of electricity?
Silver is a better conductor than copper, but copper is more commonly used because it is cheaper and isn't as easily tarnished.
Is silver a better conductor of electricity than copper?
no copper is more conductive YES, silver is more conductive than copper.
What makes silver a better conductor than copper?
Extra electrons.
Is silver wire a better conductor?
The best conductor of electricity is copper wire. Silver is a better conductor than copper, look up basic data. But silver is not practicable for widespread use, copper is nearly as good and more practicable for engineering use as well as cost.
Is silver an electrical conductor?
Silver is very good conductor of electricity. It is better electrical conductor than copper. Silver is not commonly used as it is much expensive element.
Is nickel a better conductor than copper?
No - copper is a better conductor than nickel.
What is the best electricial conductor?
the_best_is_silver">the best is silver-----Silver is better than copper which is better than gold which is better than aluminum.The absolute best would be a super-conductor at a temperature of absolute zero.
What are some interesting facts about copper?
Copper is a better conductor of heat and electricity than any other metal except silver
Is silver a better conductor than gold?
Yes,Silver is a better conductor than gold
What are computer wires made up of?
Most are currently made of copper. In the past, some were made of silver and even gold. Silver is a better conductor than copper, and gold is a better conductor than silver. As you can imagine, both are rather cost prohibitive.
If silver is a better conductor than copper then why is copper wire used in daily life instead of silver wire?
The price of copper today is $3.43 a pound. The price of silver today is $12.90 an ounce. Copper is much cheaper.
Does copper conduct electricity better than gold?
Yes, it does! Pure copper is a much better electrical conductor at normal operating conditions. Gold plating is used in electronics and cables because of it's corrosion resistance. I'm not really sure why though. Silver is cheaper than gold, and oxides to silver oxide, which is still a better conductor than gold. pure silver is the best naturally occurring conductor, followed by copper followed (not very closely) by gold.
