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Can iron be in a wire?
Yes, iron could be made into a wire. However, because of its susceptibility to oxidation and lower conductivity than copper, this metal is not commonly used for electrical wires.
Is wire metal?
Metal wires are single strands of flexible material often used to carry electrical currents, telecommunication signals, and hold mechanical loads.
Why can transition metals be used to make electrical wires?
Their high conductivity is why transition metals are used to make electrical wires.
What is copper used for as an electrical conductor?
Wires.
What metal is good for electrical wiring?
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.
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.
Which metal is used in electric wires commonly at home and why?
Copper Metal is used because it is good conductor of electricity
What is metal usually used for?
Copper is frequently used for electrical wires. Aluminium is cheaper but breakable.
Can iron be in a wire?
Yes, iron could be made into a wire. However, because of its susceptibility to oxidation and lower conductivity than copper, this metal is not commonly used for electrical wires.
What is the most ductile metal which is not used to make electrical wires?
Lead could fall into that category.
What is commonly used for electrical wires?
Copper inside any structure but in some cases outside can be aluminum.
What is a connector strips?
Connector strips are tools used in electrical wiring to connect multiple wires together in a secure and reliable manner. They typically consist of a row of metal terminals where wires can be inserted and secured using screws or other mechanisms. Connector strips are commonly used in junction boxes or control panels to organize and simplify electrical connections.
Why is silver not used for electrical wires if it is such a good conductor of electricity?
Silver is not used for electrical wires mainly for two reasons. Silver is too expensive to use and it is a soft metal which is not suitable for electrical wires.
Why can't a metal that is used as electrical wires be in liquid form?
It can is is (check out Mercury switches), but it gets complicated and expensive.
What mineral is used to make electrical wires brass coins plumbing and jewelry?
Not a mineral but a metal- copper.
How is electrical energy tranfered?
Usually through conducting wires, made out of some metal. Copper is often used for this purpose.
What is metal wire?
Metal wires are single strands of flexible material often used to carry electrical currents, telecommunication signals, and hold mechanical loads.
