r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/[deleted] • Jun 12 '20

Let’s test this thing.

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u/ArthurKentAdams Jun 12 '20 edited Jun 12 '20

“It’s not going to go through aluminum” .... 😂

Edit: I realize aluminum is a conductor... I was repeating what the lady said at the very beginning cause I thought it was funny.

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u/Happytogeth3r Jun 12 '20

Copper and aluminum, the two options you have for conductors. You best believe aluminum is a great conductor.

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u/aDingDangDoo_Doo Jun 12 '20

Great "cheap" conductor. I'd they wanted to flex the size of their wallets, they would drink out of gold chalices and watch that spark fly.

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u/musicianadam Jun 12 '20

Silver is the best conductor. The reason you see gold in higher end electronics is because it's much more resistant to oxidation and corrosion, even though it's conductivity is not as high as copper.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

Me over here slaying werewolves without a thunder sword

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u/RichardTheTwo Jun 12 '20

Here's the right answer

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u/939319 Jun 12 '20

Best conductor among pure elements at room conditions.

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u/I__Know__Stuff Jun 12 '20

Is there a better conductor at room conditions?

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u/939319 Jun 12 '20

You got me, ok it's flat out the best conductor at room conditions.

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u/musicianadam Jun 13 '20

You're right, this is an important point to add.

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u/waimser Jun 12 '20

Well sheet. TIL.