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Two wires of equal length, one of aluminium and the other of copper, have the same resistance. Which of the two wires is lighter ? Hence, explain why aluminium wires are preferred for overhead power cables.`(rho _(Al)=2.63xx10^(-8)Omega -m ,P_(Cu)=1.72xx10^(-8)Omega -m`, relative density of Al=2.7,of cu =8.9)

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