Wiring and componentsQuestion 797 of 1506

What is the main benefit of stranded wire compared with solid wire?

It is more flexible and handles repeated bending
It has higher resistance
It is cheaper in all cases
It can only be used for DC circuits and not for AC ones

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Correct answer: It is more flexible and handles repeated bending

Solid copper tends to fatigue and break after repeated bending.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 12.2: Conductor Size

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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