The heating element of an electric heater is made of nichrome because it has MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The heating element of an electric heater is made of nichrome because it has
A. Low resistivity and high melting point
B. High resistivity and low melting point
C. Low resistivity and low melting point
D. High resistivity and high melting point
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
High resistivity for heat generation; high melting point to withstand high temperature without melting.

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