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Explain the following :
(a) Why is tungsten used almost axclusively for filament of incandescent lamp ?
(b) Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as toaster and electric irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal ?
( c) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits ?
(d) How does the resistance of a wire vary with its cross-sectional area ?
(e ) Why are copper and aluminimum wires usually employed for electricity transmission.

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Explain the following. a] Why is tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps? b] Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal? c] Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits? d] How does the resistance of a wire vary with its area of cross-section? e] Why are copper and aluminum wires usually employed for electricity transmission?

Why is series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Why is series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal? Explain.