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Addition of 0.3 to 4.5% silicon to iron ________ the electrical resistivity of iron?

Correct answer: A. increases

  • A. increases
  • B. decreases
  • C. does not change

Explanation

Silicon atoms scatter the conducting electrons in iron, increasing its electrical resistivity and reducing eddy-current losses. This is why silicon steel is widely used in transformer and machine cores.

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