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Why do electrical wires typically consist of copper or aluminum wrapped in rubber?
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∙ 12y ago
Because copper and aluminum are good conductors and therefore are more efficient. They are wrapped in rubber so that it can insulate the charge and energy is not wasted that way. Also its wrapped in rubber for protection.
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