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Nichrome and copper wires of same length and area of cross-section are connected in sereis, current is passed through them. Why does the nichrome wire get heated first ?

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Rate of production of heat, ` P = I^2 R`, for given ` l, P xx R, therefore rho _ ("nichrome" ) gt rho _(cu)`
` therefore R_("Nichrome") gt R_(cu) ` of same length and area of cross section.
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