Asked by wholemelt
Why is copper used for most electrical wiring?
It has high voltage.
It has low voltage.
It is a good conductor.
It is a good insulator.
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It is a good conductor.
Copper has low electrical resistivity (lots of free electrons), so it carries current efficiently. It's also ductile, corrosion-resistant, and reasonably abundant/cost-effective, making it ideal for wiring.
Copper has low electrical resistivity (lots of free electrons), so it carries current efficiently. It's also ductile, corrosion-resistant, and reasonably abundant/cost-effective, making it ideal for wiring.
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