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Question:

Nichrome and copper wire of same length and same radius are connected in series. Current I is passed through them. Which wire gets heated up more?

Solution:

Resistance of nichrome is greater than copper wire of same length and same radius, because the former has greater resistivity. In series, Power loss P=I²R. Because of higher resistance, power loss and heating up of nichrome wire is more than that of copper.