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State 5 good and bad conductors of electricity. What metal is usully used in household wiring.

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Conductors of electricity - Silver, copper, graphite, water, Human body
Bad conductors of electricity - Wood, plastic, paper, ebonite, cotton.

Usually, household wiring is made up of copper or aluminium.

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