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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