NCERT In-text 11.5 — Q4 - Electricity

Question: Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?

Answer: Alloys such as nichrome have higher resistivity than pure metals and do not oxidise easily at high temperatures. Therefore they produce sufficient heat without melting or burning, making them ideal...

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