The electrical resistivity of few materials is given below in ohm-metre. Which of these materials can be used for making element of a heating device ?

$A$ $6.84 \times 10^{-8}\, \Omega m$
$B$ $1.60 \times 10^{-8}\, \Omega m$
$C$ $1.00 \times 10^{-4}\, \Omega m$
$D$ $2.50 \times 10^{12}\, \Omega m$
$E$ $4.40 \times 10^{-5}\, \Omega m$
$F$ $2.30 \times 10^{17}\, \Omega m$

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A material having high value of resistivity is used for making element of heating devices, therefore, material $C$ will be used. Material $F$ cannot be used as it is an insulator.

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