The electrical resistivities of five substances A, B, C, D and E are given below:
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A |
|
5.20 × 10−8 Ω m |
B |
|
110 × 10−8 Ωm |
C |
|
2.60 × 10−8 Ωm |
D |
|
10.0 × 10−8 Ωm |
E |
|
1.70 × 10−8 Ωm |
(a) Which substance is the best conductor of electricity? Why?
(b) Which one is a better conductor : A or C? Why?
(c) Which substance would you advice to be used for making heating elements of electric iron? Why?
(d) Which two substances should be used for making electric wires? Why?