Question

(o) Overhead cables (on tower lines) are made from aluminium and not copper.gives reasons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Aluminium is used for overhead electric cables because it is cheap and has almost similar electrical conductivity as that of coppe...

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The most common conductor in use for transmission today is aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR). ... Aluminum is used because it has about half the weight and lower cost of a comparable resistance copper cable. It does, however, require a larger diameter than copper because of lower specific conductivity.