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Which of the two wires of similar dimensions, copper or nichrome, would you use for the electric heater element? Give reasons to justify your answer.

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Nichrome wire is used for electric heaters because it has a high melting point and high resistivity.
Copper has little resistance, so it does not glow.
Copper melting point is low as compared to nichrome.

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