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To carry electricity , and people use copper wire and not , e.g. i don't know,plastic? because copper is a good conductor of electricity

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What are some everyday items that contain copper?

Pennies (copper-plated zinc), objects made of brass (brass is an alloy of copper and zinc), and wires and cables that carry electricity and/or electronic signals.


Why are copper wires used instead of steel wires?

I think copper is cheaper.


What is the substance in the wire?

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Why do you use copper in wires?

we use copper in wires because it is a conductor of both heat and electricity


Why wires are made of cooper?

Electrical wires are made from copper, as copper is a good conductor of electricity.


What if the light fixture has two copper house wires?

If you mean 2 bare copper wires those are the ground wires. Tie them together and then connect the light fixture ground wire which will be green or bare copper to those ground wires.


Why can't copper produced by displacement used for electrical wires?

Copper produced by displacement may contain impurities that can affect its conductivity and durability. To meet the high standards required for electrical wiring, copper needs to be purified through processes like electrolysis to ensure it has the necessary quality and consistency.


Is copper heavy in weight?

no its light. its in wires and those are light. i scrap wires for the copper to sell. i would know


How has copper been used?

Copper has been used lately in wires and cables like coaxial and electric wires.


How much copper is in copper wires?

Usually above 99%.


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Why saline water is not used in wires instead of copper wires?

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