Q.

An electric iron has a heating element made of –

A. Copper
B. Tungsten
C. Nichrome
D. Zinc
Answer» C. Nichrome
Explanation: Nichrome is used in electric iron because it has high resistance and it is stable in air when hot. Nichrome wire forms a protective layer ofchromium oxide. Chemically it is quite stable and does not combine with other atmospheric gases even in high temperature.
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