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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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