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प्रश्न
Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?
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उत्तर
Copper and aluminium wires are often used to transmit electricity because:
- Copper and aluminium are good conductors of electricity also have low resistivity.
- Copper and aluminium have a low resistance, which makes them good conductors of electricity.
- Wires can be made easily from these.
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