Question

Why are copper wires used as coonecting wires.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Copper is a good conductor of electricity that allows the electricity to flow through it easily. So it is used to make connecting wires. Copper as a connecting wire has a very low electrical resistance. Being a good electrical conductor, it provides a good contact surface, is ductile and it is not too expensive.

Answer 2

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The copper and aluminium wires are usually used for eletricity transmission or as connecting wires because of the following reasons :

1. They are present on earth in abundant amount.
2. They ate good conductors of epectricity.
3. There resistance is very low which helps to save current.
4. They are very cheap due to which there are less chances of theft.