Which of the following metal is a preferred material for making conducting wires and in electrical appliances? Even though silver is the best conductor of electricity.

Gold

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Platinum

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Copper

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Lead

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The correct option is C Copper
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring, but silver is the best conductor. Silver is more expensive, though. Copper is used more often in electrical appliances because copper is less expensive.

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Which of the following metal is a preferred material for making conducting wires and in electrical appliances? Even though silver is the best conductor of electricity.

The correct option is C CopperCopper is widely used in electrical wiring, but silver is the best conductor. Silver is more expensive, though. Copper is used more often in electrical appliances because copper is less expensive.

The correct option is C Copper
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring, but silver is the best conductor. Silver is more expensive, though. Copper is used more often in electrical appliances because copper is less expensive.