Because they have low electrical resistance, good enough mechanical properties and aren't too expensive.
Energy is lost from power transmission cables due to resistance in the materials used to make the cables. When electricity flows through the cables, some of the energy is converted to heat as it encounters resistance, causing a loss of efficiency in transmitting power over long distances.
A megger is an electrical instrument that is used to measure the resistance of insulation by applying a DC voltage to the conductor. One lead is connected to the conductor and the other lead is connected to ground. Safe insulation reading to ground should be above 2,000,000 ohms or 2 megs.
How do you remove electrical cables without damaging existing cables?"
Because it would affect the Cross sectional area of the conductor therefore altering the resistance.
Electric cables carry electrical energy in the form of electricity.
Rubber is actually a good insulator due to its high resistance to the flow of electricity. It is commonly used in electrical cords and cables to help prevent electrical shocks and short circuits.
aluminium is used for making electrical cables as the metal do not melt easily
because of heat cables expand
Continuity of electrical cables must, because it is the process of inspection to found any discontinuity in the cable
XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) resin is a type of thermosetting polymer used in the manufacturing of electrical cables. It offers high thermal and chemical resistance, excellent electrical properties, and low water absorption. XLPE resin is commonly used in medium to high voltage power cables for transmission and distribution of electricity.
we can use the electromagnetic waves to transmit the electrical powers without the cables. But it is very difficult.