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Copper-clad aluminium wire

Okay kiddo, would you like to learn about copper-clad aluminium wire? So, wire is a long and thin metal thing that can conduct electricity like the ones we use in our homes to switch on the lights, TV, and other electrical appliances.

Now, copper-clad aluminium wire is a special kind of wire made by bonding or sticking a layer of copper onto the outside of a wire made mostly of aluminum. This copper makes the wire look like it is made completely of copper, but it is actually lighter and cheaper because it is made of aluminum, which is a less expensive metal than copper.

This copper-clad wire is used for many things, including building electrical circuits, power distribution systems, and other electrical applications where copper wire is typically used. It is being used in many homes and buildings because it is just as effective at conducting electricity as copper wire, but at a lower cost.

It's like having a really nice cake, but instead of covering the whole cake with icing (which can be expensive), you just put a little bit of icing on the top to make it look pretty. So, copper-clad aluminum wire is a good option because it is more affordable and it works just as well as copper wire.