Heating Effect of Electric Current

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Heating Effect of Electric Current: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Short-Circuiting, Electric Heater, Compact Fluorescent Lamps, Heating Effect of Electric Current, Heating Element, Electric Iron, Miniature Circuit Breaker and, Application of Heating Effect of Current

Important Questions on Heating Effect of Electric Current

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The compact fluorescent electric lamp has no filament.

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The filament of an electric bulb is made of tungsten as it has a high melting point.

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Which of the following device does not work on the heating effect of current?

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Flow of large current due to direct contact of a live and a neutral wire is called _____ (short-circuit/ Overloading).

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The electric heater is an application of the _____(heating/magnetic) effect of current.

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Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000C of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.

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If the current $I$ through a resistor is increased by 100% the increase in power dissipation will be (assume temperature remain unchanged) _____ %

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Coils of heating devices are made up of________.

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Which of the following devices work on the principle of the heating effect of electricity?

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The electric _____ are made from the wires that melt and break quickly when large electric currents are passed through them.

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An electric bulb wastes electricity because it produces _____ in addition to the light.

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Which of the following device is inserted in an electric circuit to prevent the fire and damage to the buildings?

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The _____ of an electric bulb gets heated when an electric current passes through it.

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Which of the following electrical appliance does NOT contain the coil of wire - element in it?

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Which of the following device contains the coil of wire - element inside it?

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What is the coil of wire present in an electric heater called?

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The _____ of the bulb heats up and gives light.

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A current flowing through a conductor produces heat in the conductor.

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What is thermal effect of electric current? Write down the names of any four appliances based on this effect.

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What is the source of energy in an electric circuit - voltmeter or battery?