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The base of an electric iron is brightly polished mainly

A. To make it smooth and frictionless

B. To make it rust-proof

C. To reduce heat loss by radiation

D. To make it more durable

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Polished surfaces are poor radiators of heat. So loss of heat on that account is reduced and the electric iron remains hotter than otherwise.

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