5.1 - Introduction to the Heating Effect of Electric Current
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Practice Questions
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What is the heating effect of electric current?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when electrons move in a conductor.
Name one example where the heating effect is applied.
💡 Hint: Consider common household appliances.
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What is the heating effect of electric current?
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of current in conductors.
True or False: The heating effect is useful for generating light in all types of bulbs.
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of different bulb types.
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If a circuit has a resistor of 5 Ohms and a current of 4 Amps is flowing through it for 10 seconds, how much heat is produced? Explain your answer.
💡 Hint: You'll need to use the formula given in class.
Discuss how modern electrical devices manage the heating effect to improve energy efficiency. Provide at least two strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about design changes and materials used in appliances.
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