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Nichrome is used in electric heaters but not copper. Why?

Nichrome is used in electric heaters but not copper. Why?

We know, nichrome is an alloy of nickel and chromium metals. It has high resistance and doesn't oxidize at very high temperatures. So, nichrome wire is used in an electric heater but not a copper wire.

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