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Does copper have conductivity?
Copper is good conductr of heat and electricity
Why are metals good conducters of electrical current?
Metals are good conductors of electrical current because of their atomic structure. The electrons in their outer shell are easily moved because there is a free flow of shared electrons, thus causing an electric current. Some of the best metallic conductors are copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and gold (Au).
Why is Copper a good conductor and how is it's structure different from silicon and germanium?
The reason why copper is a good conductor is because there are a lot of free electrons that can carry the flowing current efficiently. These free electrons do not remain permanently associated with the copper atoms, instead they form an electron ‘cloud’ around the outside of the atom and are free to move through the solid quickly. http://web1.caryacademy.org/chemistry/rushin/StudentProjects/ElementWebSites/copper/uses_of_copper.htm
What is the type of element that is a good conductor of heat and electric current?
Most transition metals are good conductors of electricity, copper one of the cheapest and best conductors. Because of its high density, electrons can flow from molecule to molecule without expending excessive energy. Copper is used in many things for conducting electricity. For example, in electric motors, copper wire is spun around a metal core to create electricity with the spinning of it within a magnet.
Is copper a bad heat conductor?
No. Copper is a good conductor of heat.
Why is the pipe carrying the hot gases made of copper coil?
Because copper is a good conductor of heat
Do copper carry current?
Yes, copper is a good electrical conductor.
Is gold and copper good conductors of an electrical current?
Yes.
What wire will allow high current to pass through without getting hot?
A wire with low resistance. To obtain the lowest resistance, the wire must be -- thick -- a good conductor; silver, copper, etc. -- cold
What metal is used in electric fuse?
Fuses have tinned copper wire* in them.The normal current-carrying capacity of a fuse is determined by the thickness of the wire, as is the final rupture current.Because fuses "melt" like solder, some people think they must contain solder wire, but that is not true.Solder has a lower temperature melting point than either lead or tin but it is not used in fuses because it does not have as good a normal current-carrying capacity as tinned copper.* "Tinned copper wire" means the copper wire has been dipped in a bath of molten tin during its manufacture, leaving a thin coating of tin on the surface of the copper. (The tin is used to help protect the copper from corroding in the atmosphere.)
What metal is a good conductor of thermal energy and electric current?
aluminum, copper,
Why do materials carry current?
Materials carry current because of the way the electrons of the material behave. Current is proportional to the number of electrons. If the electrons are loosely bound on the material then they are available to carry current along the material. Copper is a common metal who's configuration means that the electrons are loosely bound and as such is very good at carrying current. If on the other hand the electrons are tightly packed into the atoms in the material then they aren't available to carry current. Materials such as glass and plastic are good examples.
Why is copper a good insulater?
Copper is not a good insulating material for either thermal or electrical conductivity. Copper is actually a very good conductor of both heat and electric current, hence its use in electrical wiring, circuit pathways, and heatsinks.
How many volteged do you lose in 50 feet out of copper?
That depends on how much current (Amps) is flowing through the copper. The voltage you lose in the copper will always be (A) times (R). 'A' is the current (amps) in the copper. 'R' is the resistance of the copper. You can look that up in a product catalog, or measure it with a really good ohm-meter.
What metals are good conductors of electric current?
copper and aluminium are the most common, but aluminium isn't as good as copper because it puts to much resistance on the electricity causing it to heat up.
Is copper white a conductor or insulator?
Copper is a metal, so it has metallic bonding. This means that the electrons are free to move & carry a current. So copper is a good conductor of heat & electricity.
When current passes why copper wire does not get heated while the bulb gets heated?
copper wire is good conductor of heat but bulb is bad conductor of heat.
