5.3 - Factors Affecting the Heating Effect
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the heat production if the current is doubled?
💡 Hint: Remember the square relationship of current.
What do we call the opposition to current flow?
💡 Hint: It starts with an 'R'.
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What is the relationship between current and heat generation?
💡 Hint: Remember 'More current = More heat.'
True or False: Higher resistance always results in more efficient energy use.
💡 Hint: Think about energy loss.
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If you have a heater designed to operate at 10 Amperes and 5 Ohms resistance for 30 minutes, calculate the total heat generated in Joules.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert time 30 minutes to seconds.
Discuss the potential hazards of using a conductor with very high resistance but low current in a heating element.
💡 Hint: Consider the design purpose of the heating element.
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