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Yes. At normal temperatures copper conducts electricity better than almost any other metal; silver is slightly better.

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Will pencil lead conduct electricity?

Yes, Pencil Lead does conduct Electricity. Copper, Gold and Silver though are the best conductors.


Why gold and copper are good conductors of an electrical current?

Yo, These 3 are the best First = Silver (Ag) Second= Copper (Cu) Third = Gold (Au)


Silver and gold are transition metals that conduct electricity even better than copperWhy do you use copper to make electric cables instead of either of these metals?

Gold does not conduct electricity better then copper. Companies will place ends of connectors just so they can raise the price of the cable. Money, my friend. In fact there are some audio conectors which use gold to improve the sound quality, but they are much more expensive than the standard ones.


Why is copper good for electrical wiring?

Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity. Among metals it is second only o silver, which is too expensive for practical use in wiring. Copper is also extremely ductile, meaning it can be easily drawn into wires without breaking.


What material is a good conductor and insulator?

All* materials conduct electricity. The question is exactly how much do they conduct. Materials such as metals, semiconductors, graphites, etc tend to conduct electricity better than others like plastic, paper, wood, etc due to loose valence electrons that allow electric current to flow through them. Good conductors will have a low electrical resistivity. The resistivity of some common resources are shown: Gold: 22 n Ω·m Copper: 17 n Ω·m Aluminium: 28 n Ω·m Silicon: 1000 Ω·m Quartz: 10^16 Ω·m Rubber: 10^13 Ω·m Note *: In 2008 scientists discovered a property called a superinsulation that in some materials at a very low temperature exhibit infinitely high resistance. Superinsulation is essentially the exact opposite of superconduction. It's mechanism is not very well understood and is an active area of research in condensed matter physics.

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Why do gold and copper conduct electricity better than carbon and iodine?

because they are metals


Is stainless steel a good electrical conductor?

Yes, stainless steel is not as good of an electrical conductor as other metals like copper or aluminum, but it can still conduct electricity to some extent.


Is brass a non conductive material?

No, it will conduct electricity. It contains copper, one of the better conductors.


Is stain steel a conduncter?

Yes, stainless steel is considered a conductor of electricity. It has a relatively low electrical conductivity compared to metals like copper or aluminum, but it can still conduct electricity.


Is copper an electrolyte?

No, copper is not an electrolyte. Electrolytes are substances that conduct electricity when dissolved in water, while copper is a metal that does not conduct electricity in the same way.


Which Metal Doesn't Conduct Electricity?

think allof them do, just some of them are better conductors (like silver and copper), and some are worse.


Does copper have the ability to conduct electricity?

of course


How copper have ability to conduct electricity?

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Can a copper ring conduct electricity?

Yes


Why do materials that conduct heat also conduct electricity?

copper, metals...


Why do quarters conduct electricity better than pennies?

Quarters are made of a combination of nickel and copper, which are better conductors of electricity than the zinc core in pennies. The higher metallic content in quarters allows for more efficient flow of electric current compared to the lower metal content in pennies.


How much electricity can metal conduct?

It depends on the type of metal. The ability of a metal to conduct electricity is one trait that identifies a metal. For example, copper can conduct electricity very well (better than most metals).