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Suggest a reason why cpper is used in house wiring circuits rather than tungsten?

Are you pulling my leg? Copper is a good conductor of electricity. Tungsten is a terrible conductor of electricity. It is used in light bulbs because it gets so hot it glows. I dont think you want it in your walls.


What are copper alloys used for?

it is used to make wiring for your house.


What metal is used in wiring a house?

copper is mainly used.


Where is copper used in houses?

Copper is used in switches, (light) recepticles, all house wiring, 90% of your plumbing, (if your house is pre 1970, then its galvinized pipe) copper is also in your appliances.


Why tungsten wire used in domestic wiring and why?

Tungsten wire is not commonly used in domestic wiring. It is more commonly used in applications such as incandescent light bulbs, electronic components, and heating elements due to its high melting point and resistance to corrosion. Instead, copper wire is typically used in domestic wiring due to its excellent conductivity and cost-effectiveness.


Is copper wire the same as thugsten wire?

No. Copper wire is made of the element copper. Tungsten wire is made of the element tungsten. Copper wire is made to conduct electricity. Tungsten wire is made for the filament in light bulbs as tungsten does not melt under even very high temperatures.


What is around the house that is copper?

Copper wiring is used in homes. Sometimes copper pipes. Some cooking pans are made of copper and sometimes decorative items in the kitchen are made of copper.


What are the common colors used in old house wiring?

Common colors used in old house wiring are black, white, and red for hot wires, and green or bare copper for ground wires.


What happens if tungstun is used in domestic wiring?

The resistance of tungsten is quite high, so the wires would have to be unusually thick to carry the current with the right small voltage drop. That would be extremely expensive, otherwise no problem.


What is the material used for making fuse?

tungsten or sometimes copper


What metal is used for car car wiring?

Copper is almost always used in car wiring.


What metal is most commonly used for wiring?

Copper is used for wiring!