Why are copper and aluminium wires usually used for electricity transmission?

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Copper and aluminium wires are used for electrical transmission because they have a low resistance, which makes them good conductors of electricity.

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(e) Why are copper and aluminum wires usually employed for electricity transmission?

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Assertion:- Copper wires are used for electricity transmission in our houses but outside our houses, aluminium wires are used for electricity transmission.

Reason:- Aluminium is inexpensive and lighter than copper.

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