Practical Electricity Flashcards

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How can electricity be used?

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Heating. Electricity can be converted into thermal energy. Heating elements used in electric kettles, irons, electric stoves
Heating element made of nichrome due to high resistivity and ability to withstand high temps. In electric kettle, thermal energy generated when current passes through heating element, water surrounding it gets heated by conduction/convection

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