Question

    Which of the following is the best conductor of

    electricity?
    A Steel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Silver Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Copper Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Iron Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The metal with the highest conductivity is silver (Ag). Even though it is the best conductor of electricity, there are two reason silver is not used very frequently over other conductors: 1) it is a precious metal and thus has a high price for the amount of material used and 2) it corrodes or oxidizes easily.

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