2007-04-02 06:43:00 · 5 answers · asked by buzz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Yes it would because its efficiency would be higher. Although efficiency tends to be the driving factor in material choice. Copper is very expensive but is still used exclusively in motor windings because to use materials of higher resistance would give poor efficiencies.
If electricity prices continue to rise maybe your silver motor may become reality, but it probably has a way to go yet even with National Grid prices.
2007-04-02 08:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by Poor one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Electric motor strength has to do with the number of coils, the amount of current, size of magnet, etc. I don't think the material of the conductor makes a difference UNLESS it can significantly affect the current and therefore the magnetic field.
2007-04-02 06:48:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The resistance in the wire doesn't place that big a part in the power delivered. The back emf field in the motor plays a much bigger role than resistance.
2007-04-02 06:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be a little more efficient (less waste heat), and a LOT more expensive.
2007-04-02 06:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Adam S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that it would not be more powerful, but it would run a little cooler.
2007-04-02 06:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋