Question :

Explain why are the conductors of heating devices like toaster are made of an alloy?
Submitted on 18/01/2024
Answered by Vandana Rana

Answer :

Elements of heating devices are made up of alloys because :



1) They have high melting points.

2) They have high resistance so when even a small magnitude of current passes through them they get heated up enormously.

3) They do not oxidise readily.