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Physical Properties of Metals

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The property/properties which enable copper metal to be used for making electric wires is / are :
(a) copper metal is malleable and ductile
(b) copper metal is a good conductor of electricity
(c) copper metal is ductile and has low electrical resistance
(d) copper metal is sonorous and an excellent conductor of electricity

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(c) copper metal is ductile and has low electrical resistance
Copper is a good conductor of electricity. It means that it offers very low electric resistance. Also, it is highly ductile due to which it can be drawn into very thin wires.

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