GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the most effective conductor?
A
iron
B
water
C
wood
D
oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Silver.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron Conductivity Iron has metallic bonds which is where the electrons are free to move around more than one atom. This is called delocalization. Because of this, iron is a good conductor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Silver: The single most conductive metal, silver conducts heat and electricity efficiently thanks to its unique crystal structure and single valence electron.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the resistivity of iron is less than that of mercury, Iron is a better conductor of electricity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Even still, water stays a much worse conductor than iron or copper.

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