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What property of copper makes it a good choice for electric wiring?
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∙ 11y ago
- conductivity, it is one of the best conductors available
- ductility, its flexible
- inexpensive, at least compared to silver the best conductor
- oxide is conductive, vs. aluminum whose oxide is an insulator, meaning corrosion over time won't cause a fire
- etc.
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What do human beings use copper for?
Electric wiring
What element is used in electric wiring and pennies?
Copper (symbol Cu)
Which resource I used in electric wiring?
For wiring, we only use copper and silver. The most common conductor is copper. Almost all wires use copper as a conductor.
Does copper wire carry electric current?
It is a conductor & common in wiring.
3 uses for copper?
Electric wiring, Bronze (coins) Brass (trombone)
How does copper impact on people lives?
copper is in every thing, from electrical wiring in your house to electric motors that you use in your kitchen.
List 3 typical use what conductor copper?
1. Wiring in buildings 2. Wiring in electric motors 3. Water pipes in central heating
Why is metal use for electricity?
Metal is used because metals conduct electric current. The best conductor among the metals is silver, followed by copper, then aluminium. Copper is used for electrical wiring in the house and for underground supplies, while the lightness of aluminium makes it the metal of choice for overhead power lines.
Why is copper used electrical wiring in our houses?
It is because of all the available metals copper is the best conductor for electric current. Silver is slightly better but too expensive to use.
Can headphones have copper in them?
Most do have copper in the wiring.
Why is Cooper used in wiring?
Copper has optimal electrical, mechanical and chemical properties and is relatively cheap and available. Sum of all these parameters makes the copper the best choice for using in electrical engineering.
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