Re: nichrome

From: Uncle Al (UncleAl0_at_hate.spam.net)
Date: 12/28/04


Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 12:44:19 -0800

Sir Shoelace wrote:
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> does anyone know how nichrome wire gets hot when current is applied?
> does it just have a lot of resistance?

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