Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

Copper is a good conductor of electricity

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Copper is a non-magnetic material

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Copper is shiny

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Copper can be insulated easily.

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The correct option is A
Copper is a good conductor of electricity

Copper is used for electrical wiring because it is a good conductor of electricity. The free electrons in metals can move through the metal, allowing metals to conduct electricity.

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(d) The fuse wire is made of a good conductor.

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