Why are some materials good conductors?
| Answer | In conductors, some electrons can move freely between atoms, creating current flow. This usually happens when the outer electrons are not tightly bound. WHY IT MATTERS: It’s the basic reason aircraft power can be distributed through wiring. AIRCRAFT EXAMPLE: Copper conductors allow easy electron flow in a 737 electrical harness. MEMORY AID: Conductor = electrons can “walk around.” EASA TIP: If the question mentions “free electrons,” the correct concept is conductivity. |
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| Difficulty | Medium |
| Lesson | 2.1.1 Nature of Matter |
| Module | Module 2.1 |
| Tags | ConductorsMediumModule 2.1 |