Which statement correctly describes the conductivity of the specified material?(1 point)

Aluminum has a low conductivity.
Aluminum has a low conductivity.

Plastics have high conductivity.
Plastics have high conductivity.

Copper has low conductivity.
Copper has low conductivity.

Gold has high conductivity.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

Gold has high conductivity.

Here are clarifications for the other statements:

  • Aluminum has a low conductivity. (Incorrect; aluminum actually has relatively high conductivity compared to many other materials, though it is lower than that of copper.)
  • Plastics have high conductivity. (Incorrect; plastics are generally insulators and have low electrical conductivity.)
  • Copper has low conductivity. (Incorrect; copper is one of the best conductors of electricity, with very high conductivity.)

Thus, the only accurate statement is that gold has high conductivity.