5.2 - Joule's Law of Heating
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What does Joule's Law describe?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors contribute to heating in devices.
What is the formula for Joule's Law?
💡 Hint: Remember the variables involved in calculating heat.
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What is the formula for Joule's Law?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between heat and current.
True or False: Increasing the current increases heat production in a linear relationship.
💡 Hint: Remember the squared relationship we discussed.
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A wire carries a current of 5 Amperes with a resistance of 10 Ohms for 4 seconds. How much heat is generated?
💡 Hint: Make sure to square the current first.
How would you redesign a circuit to prevent excessive heat generation in high-power devices?
💡 Hint: Consider how to balance current and resistance.
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