instead of plastic can the electric wire used at home be covered with aluminiumfoil . give a reason to support your answer

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No , we can not use aluminium foil to cover the wires at home because aluminium is good conductor of heat and electricity.

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instead of plastic can the electric wire used at home be covered with aluminiumfoil . give a reason to support your answer

Dear Student, No , we can not use aluminium foil to cover the wires at home because aluminium is good conductor of heat and electricity.

Dear Student,
No , we can not use aluminium foil to cover the wires at home because aluminium is good conductor of heat and electricity.