Question

we prefer a wire of _______for making the heating element in domestic appliances like the electric iron, electric heater and the electric toaster.

Answer 1

Nichrome because Most heating elements use nichrome80/20 (80% nickel, 20% chromium) wire, ribbon, or strip. Nichrome 80/20 is an ideal material, because it has rively high resistance and forms an adherent layer of chromium oxide when it is heated for the first time

Answer 2

We prefer a wire of copper or nichrome for making the heating element in domestic appliances like the electric iron,electric heater and the electric toaster.