how+a+electric+kettle+works

__**how does a kettle work**__ An electric kettle is made up of several vital parts. The holder to hold the water, a heating element and a insulating rim. First electricity from the mains, heats up a heating element in the base of your kettle. This is conduction. There is a metal plate at the bottom of the container. This is in contact with heating element in the base. The heat in the element conducts the metal plate, causing it to heat up. This is again conduction. When the plate begins to heat up, it warms the water inside the kettle. This is convection. This cycle continues until the water has reach its wanted temperature (which is usually 100 degrees). When the water becomes hotter enough it will begin to conduct the rim of the kettle. Aswell it will let of radiation ( this can be tested if you put your hand near your kettle and can feel warmth).