EBK MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING & TECHNOL
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ISBN: 8220100793431
Author: KALPAKJIAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 23QLP
Most household wiring is made of copper wire. By contrast, grounding wire leading to satellite dishes and the like is made of aluminum. Explain the reason.
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EBK MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING & TECHNOL
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