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What materials are used as conductors in the Transmission and Distribution sector?(a) copper(b) silver(c) tungsten(d) carbonI got this question in examination.I'm obligated to ask this question of Electrical Conducting Materials topic in chapter Electrical Engineering Materials of Design of Electrical Machines

Answer» RIGHT option is (a) COPPER

Best explanation: CONDUCTORS in power SYSTEM require less resistivity, highly malleable, highly ductile and less COST. Silver has all the above properties, but it is highly costly. So that makes copper highly suitable.


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