Physicseasy · Past Paper
The heating element of an electric iron is made of:
ACopper
BNichrome
CAluminum
DIron
✓ Correct Answer: B — Nichrome
Nichrome is an alloy of nickel and chromium with high resistivity and high melting point, ideal for heating elements.
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