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Why are copper wires used as connecting wires?


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Connecting wires

  • The resistance of connecting wires should be very low.

Copper wires

  • Copper wires offer low resistance.
  • Copper is an excellent electrical conductor; no other metal compares in terms of electrical conductivity.
  • It is inexpensive.

So, due to its low resistance, copper wires are used as connecting wires.


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