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Tim
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Tim asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 1 decade ago

why are non magnetic metals used for wiring?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    For wiring we need to go for good conductors like Aluminium, Copper & Silver in increasing order of conductivity. All of them happen to be dia or para-magnetic not fit for use as magnetic materials per se.

    But in Electromagnetic induction these are the choice like in motors and generators where the magnetic fields are the result of currents (flowing). When you say magnetic materials you are referring to Ferrro magnetic substances which have 'magnetic' retentivity or are permanent magnets.

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