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What material are the heating elements of a toaster typically made of?
What material are the heating elements of a toaster typically made of?
- Copper wire
- Silver wire
- Nichrome wire (correct)
- Aluminum foil
When was the first stand-alone electric toaster, the Eclipse, invented?
When was the first stand-alone electric toaster, the Eclipse, invented?
- 1925
- 1940
- 1893 (correct)
- 1910
How does a typical pop-up toaster determine when the toasting cycle is complete?
How does a typical pop-up toaster determine when the toasting cycle is complete?
- By a light sensor
- By a rubber band
- By a mechanical lever
- By a thermal sensor (correct)
Which company manufactured the first stand-alone electric toaster?
Which company manufactured the first stand-alone electric toaster?
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In a pop-up toaster, how is the bread lowered into the appliance?
In a pop-up toaster, how is the bread lowered into the appliance?
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What is the typical power consumption range of a modern two-slice pop-up toaster?
What is the typical power consumption range of a modern two-slice pop-up toaster?
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