Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper and not silver?
A
Copper is a better conductor
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B
Copper is a better insulator
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C
Copper is less expensive
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D
Copper is non magnetic
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Solution
The correct option is D Copper is less expensive Silver is a better conductor, non magnetic but expensive material compared to copper therefore copper is generally used for electrical wiring.