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Electrical wires are not strung tightly to allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. When wires heat up, they expand, and when they cool down, they contract. If the wires were strung tightly, this thermal expansion and contraction could cause stress on the wires, leading to potential damage or failure. Allowing for some slack in the wires helps to accommodate these changes and maintain the integrity of the electrical system.

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