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General Knowledge · Q98

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 98

Q98

Copper wires are generally used for electrical power transmission instead of iron wire because :

A.
Copper is cheaper than iron
B.
Copper is lighter than iron
C.
Copper is a better conductor of electricity than iron
Answer
D.
Copper can take higher power than iron

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Copper is generally preferred for electrical power transmission instead of iron because of its high electrical conductivity and low resistivity.