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Can the electric wires at home be covered with aluminium foil instead of plastic ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Material Properties:** - Electric wires are typically covered with plastic insulation. This is because plastic is an insulator, which means it does not allow electric current to pass through it. 2. **Properties of Aluminium:** - Aluminium is a conductor of electricity. This means that if you were to cover electric wires with aluminium foil, the foil would allow electric current to flow through it. ...
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