Wiring and componentsQuestion 835 of 1506

Which common conductor material has a lower specific resistance than copper?

  1. Aluminum
  2. Iron
  3. Nichrome
  4. Silver
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Correct answer: Silver

Copper is second only to silver in conductivity among the materials in the text table.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 12.5: Specific Resistance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026