Copper is used in electrical appliances because it is good conductor of electricity and _________. ( ductile/brittle)

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Ductility
The ductility is the property of metals that makes them wrap around various articles. This makes metals not get powdered or broken easily as the brittle substances do. Copper is a metal that can be made into tubes, rods, or thin wires. Hence, it can be used in electrical appliances, and also it conducts electricity.
The ductility of copper makes it suitable for use in electrical appliances.

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