If you have to set up a circuit which conducting wire will you prefer ? copper or zinc why ?
If we have to set up a circuit copper it is better to use copper as conducting wire. Copper has the highest electrical conductivity among all non-precious metals. Since copper has higher conductivity than zinc, it is preferred over zinc.
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