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General Knowledge · Q316

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 316

Q316

The base of an electric iron is brightly polished mainly

A.
To make it smooth and frictionless
B.
To make it rust-proof
C.
To reduce heat loss by radiation
Answer
D.
To make it more durable

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Polished surfaces are poor radiators of heat. So loss of heat on that account is reduced and the electric iron remains hotter than otherwise.