Question

- Nichrome and copper wire of same diameter
and length are connected in parallel with a
battery which one will carry more current
(a) Nichrome
(d) Copper
(c) Same current in both
(d) None of these
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Answer 1

Answer:

Option (b) Copper

Explanation:

1. Nichrome is an alloy.
2. Copper is Conductor.

• Since they are arranged parallel so they will get individual supply of current.

• But, an alloy always has high resistivity due which they are used in heaters, bulbs etc. This allow them to glow/or get heated up.

• On other hand, metals directly conduct electricity due to which they have comparatively less resistivity.

Therefore current will flow more in Copper (Cu) metal than an alloy, Nichrome.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B. Copper

Explanation:

1. Nichrome is an Alloy.
2. Copper Wire is Conductor.

Therefore, Copper Wire conduct more electricity faster then Nichrome.

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