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(i) Calculate the current through a lamp of 25 W operating at 250 V. (ii) Why elements of electrical heating devices are made up of alloys?

Answer» (i) Power of the lamp, P = 25 W
Potential difference, V = 250 V Current, I = ?
Formula `=VxxI" "therefore " "25=250xxI`
`therefore "Current", I =(25)/(250)=(1)/(10)=0.1 A`
(ii) The heating elements of electrical heating appliances are made up of nichrome alloy because:
nichrome has very high resistivity due to which it produces a lot fo heat on passing current.
nichrome does not undergo oxidation easily even at high temperature, it can be kept red hot without burning.


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