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Is nichrome an ohmic resistor?

April 26, 2017Mathematics nichrome ohmic Physics Resistor

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Is nichrome an ohmic resistor?

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There are no truly Ohmic resistors – heat always plays a role, and high heat is always a significant factor, but within certain temperature ranges, nichrome and some other materials are ‘close enough’ to be able to use Ohm’s law for most calculations for mid-range applications.