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प्रश्न
Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices? Give reason.
With reason explain, why are alloys commonly used to make elements of electrical heating devices.
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उत्तर
- They have a higher resistivity than pure metals and have a high melting point.
- They do not burn in oxygen, i.e., they don’t oxidise readily at higher temperatures.
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