Which amongst the following materials is used to make wires for electricity transmission?

Carbon

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Aluminum

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Phosphorous

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is B Aluminum
The properties required to make wires for electricity transmission are electrical conductivity and ductility. Metals have these properties while non-metals do not. So, a metal should be used for the purpose.

Non-metals: Carbon, Phosphorous, Sulphur

Metals: Aluminium

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