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Electric iron contains a resistance wire (nichrome) . When a current of I amp is passed through the wire, electrical energy equal to I^2Rt (joules) is produced which is entirely converted to heat. This is a unique characteristic of resistance element as compared to capacitors or inductors where there is no power dissipation. Here R = resistance of the wire in ohms and t= the amount of time that the current passes through the resistance wire. The metal base at the bottom of the electric iron is thus heated up.
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