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Probably because brass is generally tarnish resistant /doesn't discolour so easily
Although brass is not as conductive as silver, copper, and aluminum it is less expensive to make and generally easier to work with.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe contacts on a plug may be steel or brass, and may be plated with zinc, tin, or nickel. These metals are used as they're durable and are good electrical conductors.
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∙ 13y agoElectricity needs a conductive path for the current to travel to the load, the "metal prongs" are conductive.
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∙ 12y agoMetal is a good conductor of electricity, and less expensive than other conductors.
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∙ 13y agoMetal conducts electricity, you can't have a metal connector or the current would short out against the case.
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∙ 13y agobrass does not rust and is very strong
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Why the metal copper is used in plugs?
Copper is used because it is a good conductor. The pins are generally made of brass, an alloy of copper, as it is harder. Fuse clips are often made of copper. Also: Copper is desirable in electric circuits because it's the second-best conducting metal. The reason we don't use the first-best is on account of cost. The first-best is silver.
What are pins made of?
Some steel, some brass. Other metals may be used, e.g. titanium in orthopedic surgery.
Why pins of plug are cutted?
Some pin plugs are mostly seen with three pins. The two pin plugs being flat, equal, and has a hole because this is where electricity flows. The round pin plug is used to absorb more flow of electricity for example computers and laptops have round pin plugs because it needs a lot of electricity, the round pin plug is only cut when using a device that doesn't need to much electricity to work.
What metal is used in household electric wiring?
Yes, because to conduct electricity you need a metal wire, (usually copper). However they have a plastic outer coating (sheath) which protects them and insulates them.
What Element that was originally called wolfram?
It is Tungsten metal which has highest Melting point among metals and therefore used in electric bulbs.
Pins used in skeletal surgery are made of this metal?
Orthopedic surgery often uses metal pins. The materials used in these pins (and other hardware) include stainless steel and titanium alloys.
What types of metal are used to make Christian lapel pins?
Metal often used to make Christian lapel pins is zinc. These types of pins can also be made from pewter or gold-plated silver. Some pins are constructed from nickel too. The cost of the pin will in part be based on what kind of metal is used to make it.
Which metal is used to make stapler pins?
Steel
What metal is used to make safety pins?
steel
What is the metal used for electric wire?
Copper and aluminum used for electric wires
Why is metal used for making drawing pins or staples?
Brass
What metal would not melt on mercury?
There are several such as Tungsten a metal used in electric bulbs.
Which metal is used in electric wires commonly at home and why?
Copper Metal is used because it is good conductor of electricity
What physical property is used to make electric plug cover?
insulators.
Where was the electric guitar used?
it was used in rock, metal, and jazz a little i think
What material is used for electric guitars?
wood,plastic&metal
What metal is usually used to make a electric wire?
Copper
