The frequency necessary to operate an electric stove is:

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  1. 20 Hz
  2. 50 Hz
  3. 40 Hz
  4. 10 Hz

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Option 2 : 50 Hz
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  • An electric stove is a domestic appliance, which is operating at 240 V, 50 Hz frequency.
  • A regular electric oven has a large coiled resistor as a heating element.
  • A high electric current is passed through this element which generates heat, similar to the tungsten filament of an incandescent light bulb.
  • Where induction stove doesn't generate heat itself, but rather induces it into the pot or pan. It happens due to a rapidly oscillating magnetic field.
  • This field induces an electric current in a ferromagnetic pan which generates heat, thus heating the food.
  • Generally, induction stoves operate at 25 kHz frequency.
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