Electrical power

1 mark · Easy

Which of these statements best describes why the wire in a toaster becomes hot?

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Correct option: The wire has a high resistance, causing energy to be transferred as heat.

Common mistakes: choosing the low resistance answer

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct statement selected

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The correct answer is: The wire has a high resistance, causing energy to be transferred as heat.