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Keywords: Joule, Transform, Wire, Filler, Electric

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the component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat

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an appliance component that consists of a metal wire heated by a controlled electric current

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a system in which metal wires are used to conduct electrical current and transform the electrical current into heat

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Heating Element - Part of the electric water heater that transfers heat to the water, made up of an inner wire surrounded by filler material enclosed in a copper or stainless steel sheath.

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A heating element converts electricity into heat through the process of Joule heating. Electrical current running through the element encounters resistance, resulting in heating of the element.

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