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Copper has very high electrical conductivity, low resistance, good tensile strength and ductility, and is normally not brittle. Other materials with higher conductivity are either too expensive (like gold) or too brittle to be good candidates for wire.
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Why are copper wires used instead of steel wires?
I think copper is cheaper.
How has copper been used?
Copper has been used lately in wires and cables like coaxial and electric wires.
Why is copper used for telephone wires?
Copper is used for telephone wires because it is the second best conductor of electricity after silver (which is a little pricey).
What is copper used for as an electrical conductor?
Wires.
What is used to make wires and pipes?
copper
What is copper metal used for?
Pipes, wires.
Why saline water is not used in wires instead of copper wires?
Copper stays where you put it much better than saline water does.
What element is used for wires that carry electricity?
Copper
What are the most common electrical wires used in residential wiring projects?
The most common electrical wires used in residential wiring projects are copper wires. Copper wires are preferred for their conductivity, durability, and safety features. They are typically used for both hot and neutral wires in electrical circuits.
Why are the wires in a plug copper?
copper is a very good electrical conductor. it's also used in wires because it's very maleable.
Why is copper used for wires and not silver?
Silver is the best conductor but copper is used because silver is too expensive.
Can copper be pulled into wires?
Yes it is routinely used for that purpose
