GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

MAGNETISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are metals useful for making electrical wire?
A
Metals do not bend.
B
Metals hold much heat.
C
Metals are insulators.
D
Metals are conductors.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metals have a high melting point and are usually a solid at room temperature. They are also ductile. This means that they can be easily stretched. Finally, metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Detailed explanation-2: -A conductor is a material (usually a metal such as copper) that allows electrical current to pass easily through. The current is made up of electrons. This is opposed to an insulator which prevents the flow of electricity through it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metal wires are used to carry electricity because the metal wires are good conductors of electricity and allow current to pass through them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Copper metal is used for making electric wires.

Detailed explanation-5: -Copper metal is used for making electric wires because it is highly ductile in nature. It is a good conductor of electricity.

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