alleryStart learning →Silver conducts slightly better than copper. Why is it rarely used for wires?
AIt rusts quickly
BIt costs far more
CIt is not a metal
DIt is an insulator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It costs far more
Its higher price makes silver impractical for ordinary wiring even though it conducts a little better.
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