Question

among copper and Carbon which one use is used to make electric wires ? why ?​

Answer 1

Among copper and Carbon which one use is used to make electric wires ? why?

Answer: Copper is used to make electric wires because it is highly ductile and a very good conductor of electricity as compared to Carbon.

• What is Ductility? The property of metals by which it can be drawn into wires.

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Answer 2

Copper is used to make electric wires.

Explanation:

• Copper is used to make electric wires but not carbon because of the following reasons:

1. Copper is ductile whereas carbon is not. Ductility is the property of materials to be drawn into wires.
2. Copper is a good conductor of electricity whereas carbon is not (except graphite). Conductivity is the property of materials to conduct electricity.
3. Copper is a metal whereas carbon is a non metal. Hence, every other property of metal is applicable to copper which facilitates it to be used in electric wires.

Hence, Copper is used to make electric wires but carbon is not.