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Mains Electricity

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    An electric kettle is commonly used to heat up water at home. The heating element used is nichrome wire and not copper. Which of the following reasons best explains why nichrome is used instead of copper?

    Nichrome conducts more current than copper, so more heat can be generated.

    Nichrome has higher resistance than copper, so more heat can be generated.

    Nichrome has higher voltage than copper, so more heat can be generated.

    Nichrome are cheaper than copper, so it is more economical.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt
    the type of current that is used in mains electricity
    appealing current
    diverting current
    alternating current
    direct current
  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    1 pt
    measure of power
    watt
    ohm
    volt
    amp
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