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In resistance heating highest working temperature is obtained from heating elements made of_____________?

Correct answer: C. silicon carbide

  • A. nickel copper
  • B. nichrome
  • C. silicon carbide
  • D. silver

Explanation

Silicon carbide heating elements can operate at much higher temperatures than metallic elements such as nichrome or nickel-copper. Therefore they are selected when the highest resistance-heating temperature is required.

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