what is a heat element and what does it do?

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what is a heat element and what does it do?

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P.S thanks for anwsering

2007-03-12 05:11:02 · 2 answers · asked by Emma 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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It is not a short circuit, it is a resistor. Resistors transform the electrical energy into heat. The difference between a heat element and a resistor is its capacity. A resistor usually has very low wattage (0.25W) while a heat element can sustain 1kW or more. A 1 kW heat element will draw 0.8 amps at 120V.

A heat element heats!

2007-03-15 04:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by catarthur 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its basically a short circuit, electrical current flows through a wire (usually coiled) in order to produce heat for dish washers, dryers and space heaters.

2007-03-12 12:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋