Why does a nichrome wire get heated in an electric circuit whereas nichrome does?

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Nichrome due to its high resistivity does not allow the electric energy easily to pass through it. This electrical energy is changed into heat energy. So nichrome wire gets heated in an electric circuit.
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Why does a nichrome wire get heated in an electric circuit whereas nichrome does?

Dear Student, Nichrome due to its high resistivity does not allow the electric energy easily to pass through it. This electrical energy is changed into heat energy. So nichrome wire gets heated in an electric circuit. Regards

Dear Student,
Nichrome due to its high resistivity does not allow the electric energy easily to pass through it. This electrical energy is changed into heat energy. So nichrome wire gets heated in an electric circuit.
Regards