What is Busbar?
[[File:Busbars.jpg|thumb|Busbars]] A '''busbar''' (or '''bus bar''') is a strip of metal used to [[electrical conductor|conduct electricity]] within an [[electrical substation]], [[distribution board]], [[electric switchboard]] or other electrical equipment. A busbar is usually a flat or hollow piece of [[copper]], [[brass]] or [[aluminium]]. It allows heat to be released quickly because of its relatively large [[surface area]]. {{science-stub}} [[Category:Electricity]]