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Gold and platinum are the most reliable and are used in spacecraft and satellite production. It is too expensive for commercial use though. Copper and aluminum are third and fourth in conductivity.

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Why does metal attract electricity?

Metal attracts electricity because it contains a high density of free electrons that can move easily within the material. When a voltage is applied, these free electrons can flow through the metal, creating an electric current. This property makes metal a good conductor of electricity.


What metal is second best conductor?

Silver is the second best conductor of electricity after copper.


Why cant static electricity be created on a metal tube by rubbing it with another material?

Static electricity is typically generated by the transfer of electrons between two materials with different tendencies to attract electrons. Since metals are conductive, any excess charge on the metal tube will quickly dissipate due to the free movement of electrons within the metal. This prevents the buildup of static electricity on a metal tube when rubbed with another material.


Why doesn't wood and metal attract to static electricity?

Static electricity is a build up of electrons. Static means still or stationary. Electrons on metal can not be stationary as the metal is such a good conductor of electricity. To remove static electricity after dragging your feet on a nylon carpet just touch a metal appliance or pipe eg a tap. Wood is generally porous so electrons again do not build up but ebony will build a static charge as it is a very dense wood. Electrons build up on plastic as it is a poor conductor. The electrons are static and a charge builds. Static electricity is caused by electrons being knocked off or building up on objects that are not normally good conductors.


What are the types of lightning conductors?

The two main types of lightning conductors are Franklin rods, which are tall metal rods that attract lightning strikes and conduct the electricity to the ground, and Faraday cages, which are enclosed metal structures that protect objects inside from lightning strikes by directing the electricity around the outer surface.

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What kinds of metal attracts lightning?

I think it's just normal metal. I belive it has to have a certin type of ingrediant in the metal to attract it to the electricity in the lightning. As in, the telephone and television wires attract lightning and electricity with some sort of element in the metal.


What would be the best use for a conductor?

To attract electricity! lol


What metal is best conductor electricity?

Silver is.


What element best attracts electricity?

metal


What materials conduct electricity the best metal plastic or wood?

Metals conduct electricity the best, as they have many free electrons that can easily move and carry electric charge. Plastic and wood, being insulators, do not conduct electricity well due to their lack of free electrons.


Is metal the best conductor of heat and electricity?

Silver or Argentum (Ag)The best conductor of heat and electricity is silver.


Is nonconductor a metal?

No, metal is one of the BEST conductors that there are. Of heat, electricity, and overall energy. Water on the other hand is the TOP conductor of electricity. Metal is arguably the best with heat. But metal is still very good with conducting many forms of energy.


Why is it not advisable to walk across an open space carrying an umbrella under a thundery condition?

Most Umbrellas have metal in them and that will attract electricity.


Which metal is the best conductor of electricity silver or iron?

Silver is the best conductor out of the two.


Why does metal attract electricity?

Metal attracts electricity because it contains a high density of free electrons that can move easily within the material. When a voltage is applied, these free electrons can flow through the metal, creating an electric current. This property makes metal a good conductor of electricity.


What materials conduct heat and electricity?

The best conductor for heat and electricity is any type of metal element.


Does electricity attract electricity?

Is lightning attracted to generators?