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Grade 12Electromagnetic Induction

Explain the following:
Why copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity transmission?

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

•Copper and aluminium are much more easily and cheaply available than other metals.
•They offer low resistance and do not get heated.
•They can be easily made into wires due to high malleability.

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