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why are metals such as copper commonly used in electrical wiring
a) metals are lightweight and do not conduct electricity
b) metals are polymers that can be molded into shapes for insulation
c) metals are malleable and have freely moving outer electrons that allow them to conduct electrical charge
d) metals are naturally insulated and prevent electrical currents from flowing
a) metals are lightweight and do not conduct electricity
b) metals are polymers that can be molded into shapes for insulation
c) metals are malleable and have freely moving outer electrons that allow them to conduct electrical charge
d) metals are naturally insulated and prevent electrical currents from flowing
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**c) metals are malleable and have freely moving outer electrons that allow them to conduct electrical charge.**
Metals like copper are commonly used in electrical wiring because they have a structure that allows electrons to move freely, facilitating the conduction of electricity. Additionally, metals are malleable, which means they can be shaped into wires without breaking.
**c) metals are malleable and have freely moving outer electrons that allow them to conduct electrical charge.**
Metals like copper are commonly used in electrical wiring because they have a structure that allows electrons to move freely, facilitating the conduction of electricity. Additionally, metals are malleable, which means they can be shaped into wires without breaking.
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