A manufacturer wants to design heating elements that generate more heat when a current passes through. Which material property should be maximized for this purpose?

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A manufacturer wants to design heating elements that generate more heat when a current passes through. Which material property should be maximized for this purpose? — Exam MCQ

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A. Resistivity should be maximized to increase heat generation for a given current. — The correct choice is Resistivity should be maximized to increase heat generation for a given current.. It follows from the basic electrical relationship between voltage, current, resistance, charge or electrical energy described in the question.

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B. Conductivity should be maximized to increase heat generation for a given current.

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C. Resistivity should be minimized to increase heat generation for a given current.

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D. A material with zero resistivity should be used for maximum heat generation.

A manufacturer wants to design heating elements that generate more heat when a current passes through. Which material property should be maximized for this purpose?

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