Why is nickel chrome alloy used for electric furnace heating elements?

What will be an ideal response?


Nickel chrome alloy has a high electrical resistance and also resists oxidation.

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Name the long-lived perennial vegetable that appears the earliest in spring

A) Carrots B) Asparagus C) Celery D) Peas

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Pecan trees suffer from numerous diseases and insect infestations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Pulse width modulation is typically used to control rotor field current.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The pump in the Rankine cycle raises the pressure of 12 kg/s of water from 20 kPa to 8 MPa. The boiler raises the temperature to 700°C, and the steam exits the turbine at a quality of 0.9, as sketched in the figure. Assume the pump and turbine are adiabatic.



The minimum power required by the pump is nearest:

A) 9.9 hp
B) 10.7 hp
C) 12.2 hp
D) 13.8 hp

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