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It is both good electrical and heat conductors and does not corrode (rust).
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∙ 12y agoB/c it is a good conductor, and can pass electricity along very easily. Copper is also easy to shape into wires, not too expensive and strong enough to be easily handled.
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Why copper electrical wires need to be wrapped in plastic?
as plastic is a good insulator of electricity.
What metal is usually used for wires in electric circuit?
Generally copper, because it is cheap and also conducts electricity.
Can copper wire would be a good conductor of electricity?
i sure hope so. copper is the most common metal used for electrical circuits.
What are important facts about copper?
AnswerCopper was used by the ancients to forge weapons and tolls of everyday life it can be used to make bronze a stronger version of copper it is now used for heating and electrical equipment
State 2 reasons for stating that copper is a metal and sulphur is a non metal?
2 reason why copper is metal and Sulphur is a non metal is that copper is a good conductor of heat while sulphur is and also solid is the state of copper and not that of sulphur.
Why wires are made of cooper?
Electrical wires are made from copper, as copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Is copper a good electricity conductor?
Yea it is! That is why most of electrical wires are made of Copper!
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.
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.
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 aluminium is used in electrical wires even then it is corrosive metal?
Aluminum is used in electrical wires as it is a good conductor, is lightweight and inexpensive (as compared to it's closest competitor copper). Most power distribution lines, especially overhead ones, are aluminum.
Is ferous metal good conductor of electrical?
A *ferrous* metal is a good conductor, but not as good as copper, silver or aluminum.
Why can't copper produced by displacement used for electrical wires?
Copper is not a good conductor of electricity. The electric wires could not be made of copper because of its poor conduction with electricity.
What metal is usually for wires in electric circuits?
copper as it is a good conductor of electricity :)
Why copper electrical wires need to be wrapped in plastic?
as plastic is a good insulator of electricity.
Which metal is used in electric wires commonly at home and why?
Copper Metal is used because it is good conductor of electricity
Why are electrical wires are made with metals?
because metal conduct electricity well copper & alu are very good conductors & reasonably priced only silver & gold are better, but very expensive
