Is it true that electric wires are made out of copper and aluminium because they are better conductors of electricity?

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The above statement is true.
Electric wires are made out of copper and aluminium because they are better conductors of electricity.
An electric conductor is a material which allows electric current to flow through it. Copper and Aluminium both metals are both good conductors of electricity. This is because they have low resistance and are less expensive than other metals. And they are ductile, which means they can be quickly drawn into wires. Due to the above properties, aluminium and copper are used to make electric wires.

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