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Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?

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a) Resistivity of iron = 10.0 × 10-8

Resistivity of Mercury = 94.0 × 10-8

Resistivity of an alloy is greater than iron. By this we conclude that, Iron is good conductor of heat comparing to Mercury.

b) Resistivity of silver is less, hence it is a good conductor of heat.



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