If old stranded copper wire becomes stiffer as it is subjected to
vibration/movement, and if a few strands break and there is oxidation built
up between the strands, what effect does this have on the wire's ability to
conduct?
-Trevor
On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 1:32 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom@billyzoom.com> wrote:
> > So, old, Oxidized copper wire works as well as new, clean copper wire?
> Yes, but the connectors oxidize and create resistance. The electrons don't
> care how pretty the wire is.
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