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Why is copper used for electricial wiring?

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∙ 17y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Because copper has a very low electrical resistivity of 16.78 nΩ·m, meaning it's easier for electricity to pass through it.

For comparison, nickel has a resistivity of 69.3 nΩ·m and iron's resistivity is 96.1 nΩ·m.

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