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State a Specific Reason for Using Copper in Electrical Cables

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State a specific reason for using copper in electrical cables

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Copper is used in electrical cables because it is a good conductor of electricity.

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Chapter 6: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise

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Viraf J. Dalal New Simplified Middle School Chemistry [English] Class 7
Chapter 6 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise | Q 16.3

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