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Uses of metals
Explain how metals are utilized based on their physical characteristics, such as: (a) the use of aluminium in aircraft production due to its lightweight nature (b) the application of aluminium in overhead power lines because of its low weight and excellent electrical conductivity (c) the role of aluminium in food packaging owing to its corrosion resistance (d) the employment of copper in electrical wiring because of its superior electrical conductivity.
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- Explain how metals are utilized based on their physical characteristics, such as: (a) the use of aluminium in aircraft production due to its lightweight nature (b) the application of aluminium in overhead power lines because of its low weight and excellent electrical conductivity (c) the role of aluminium in food packaging owing to its corrosion resistance (d) the employment of copper in electrical wiring because of its superior electrical conductivity.
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