The general term "conductor" applies to anything that permits, or conducts, the flow of electricity.
Electricity flows in the path of least resistance, and certain materials allow energy to flow more freely than others. Copper, for example, is a good conductor; most wires are made of copper, although aluminum and copper-clad aluminum wires are also used.
In general the term "conductor" applies to anything that permits, or conducts, the flow of electricity.
Electricity will flow in the path of least resistance.
Certain materials allow energy to flow more freely than others. A good conductor is Copper and in New Zealand most wires are made of copper, although aluminum and copper-clad aluminum wires can also used.