Which of the following metal is a preferred material for making conducting wires and in electrical appliances? Even though silver is the best conductor of electricity.
Platinum
Lead
Copper
Gold
A
Lead
B
Gold
C
Platinum
D
Copper
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The correct option is C Copper Copper is widely used in electrical wiring, but silver is the best conductor. Silver is more expensive, though. Copper is used more often in electrical appliances because copper is less expensive.
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