2007-11-26 12:37:32 · 4 answers · asked by christy z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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2007-11-26 12:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by George S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpose of electric wire, specifically house wiring, is to conduct electricity through circuits to different parts of a building. Electric wire ordinarily will not produce heat. However if it becomes overloaded through a short circuit it will conduct a great amount of heat and will likely burst into flame, the reason for many electrical fires. It is wise to not overload an electrical circuit, always replace a fuse with the same amps and do not overload circuit breakers.
2007-11-26 12:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Metal wires such as copper, silver, gold conduct electricity and also heat well.
Thermal Conductivity:
Material, Thermal conductivity (W/m K)
Silver ... 406.0
Copper ... 385.0
Gold ... 314
Brass ... 109.0
Aluminum ... 205.0
Iron ... 79.5
Steel ... 50.2
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/tables/thrcn.html
2007-11-26 12:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by ideaquest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Electrical wires are made of metal (like copper), and metals are typically good conductors of heat.
2007-11-26 12:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Letao12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋