example a lightbulb the electrical energy is turned into light what about a nichrome resistor
2007-03-19 01:49:33 · 2 answers · asked by mcr_concert_luva 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
and a how example that has it
2007-03-19 01:54:30 · update #1
and a home example that has it
2007-03-19 01:54:47 · update #2
Heat and light
2007-03-19 01:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by John S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrical energy to thermal energy (heat). This also happens in a light bulb in addition to conversion to light energy.
"Nichrome is a brand name for nickel-chromium resistance wire, a non-magnetic alloy of nickel and chromium. A common alloy is 80% nickel and 20% chromium, but there are many others to accommodate various applications or lower cost. It is silvery-grey in colour, is corrosion resistant, and has a high melting point of about 1400 °C. Due to its relatively high resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures, it is widely used in heating elements, such as in hair dryers, electric ovens and toasters. Typically, Nichrome is wound in wire coils to a certain electrical resistance, and current passed through to produce heat."
This from Wikipedia, the free, online encyclopedia at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichrome
2007-03-19 01:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by cfpops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋