Why is copper wire a better conductor of electricity than carbon fiber?(1 point)
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Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
Copper (Cu) is a metal, and only metals can conduct electricity.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
The electrons in copper (Cu) are loosely bound to the nucleus.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Carbon (C) does not have any valence electrons.
Copper (Cu) has no loose electrons.
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Copper (Cu) has loosely bound electrons that can move freely through the material, allowing for efficient transfer of electrical current. Carbon fiber, on the other hand, is a non-metal and has a covalent bonding structure which does not allow for easy movement of electrons, making it a poor conductor of electricity.