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For most applications ... where the wire has no function other than to join the
components that accomplish the purpose of the circuit ... the best metal to use
for wiring would be the one with the smallest resistivity. That would be silver.
A big part of the reason that we usually settle for copper is because it is only
second best as a conductor and is a lot less expensive than silver.
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∙ 8y agoCopper, aluminium, silver are good for electrical wiring.
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∙ 6y agoCopper cable is mostly used and suitable for wiring.
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∙ 7y agoCopper is the metal commonly used in electrical wiring.
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∙ 7y agoCopper is the metal commonly used in electrical wiring.
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What two properties of metal make them useful materials for the electrical wiring at home?
Mainly, metals are extremely good conductors of electricity, compared to most other materials.
A silver-gray metal used in electrical wiring and the structure of planes automobiles and other?
aluminum
Is lead conductor?
Lead has high resistivity of current. So , lead is not conduct current. But lead has low resistivity of heat and it conduct heat..
What matrial is a good electrical conductor?
Silver is the best electrical conductor. Copper is second. Gold is third. Aluminum is a good conductor but not for house wiring. It is used for high tension wires.
What is The lightest duty and most widely used non-flexible metal conduit available for enclosing and protecting cabling and wiring is?
Electrical metallic tubing
What is the salmon pink metal used in electrical wiring?
That would be copper.
What two properties of metal make them useful materials for the electrical wiring at home?
Mainly, metals are extremely good conductors of electricity, compared to most other materials.
A reddish-orange element used for electrical wiring?
Copper is a reddish brown element used for electrical wiring as it is a good conductor of electricity.
A silver-gray metal used in electrical wiring and the structure of planes automobiles and other?
aluminum
Are metals poor conductors of electricity?
No, metals are good conductors of electricity due to the presence of free-flowing electrons in their atomic structure. These electrons are able to carry electrical charge through the metal efficiently.
Is ferous metal good conductor of electrical?
A *ferrous* metal is a good conductor, but not as good as copper, silver or aluminum.
Is metal a good electrical conductor?
Metals are indeed good conductors. Silver, which is a metal, is the best conductor.
What is electrical wiring connection in domestic house in India?
domestic electrical wiring designig
The only non metal that is a good electrical conductor?
water
Why metal are good electrical conductivity?
Delocalized valence electrons
What are electrical conduit fittings used for?
An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or nonbuilding structure. Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but flexible conduit is used for some purposes.
What is concealed wiring?
Concealed wiring is wiring that can not be seen. A good example of this is house wiring that is located behind the wall board. The word concealed gets mentioned in the electrical code. It states, that any concealed wiring cannot be covered until the electrical inspector or one of his representatives checks to make sure that the installation is safe to cover.
