The following table gives the resistivity of three samples

Sample $A$ $B$ $C$
Resistivity $1.6 \times 10^{-8} \Omega m$ $5.2 \times 10^{-8} \Omega m$ $100 \times 10^{-6} \Omega m$

Which of them is suitable for heating elements of electrical appliances and why ?

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Sample $C$ will be used due to its high resistivity.

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