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Explain the following:
Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?
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Answer
Copper and aluminium both are good conductors of electricity and have low resistivity. Hence, they can efficiently carry electrical current with minimal resistance, which reduces energy losses as heat during transmission.
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