Metals Are a Critical Part of Nearly All Electronic Devices,largely

question 26

Multiple Choice

Metals are a critical part of nearly all electronic devices,largely because they are easy to shape and form and because of their ability to __________________.

• A)emit radioactivity
• B)reflect light
• C)act as insulators
• D)conduct electricity
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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