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प्रश्न
Name two electric devices for each where
(i) the heating effect of current is used and
(ii) the magnetic effect of current is used.
उत्तर
(i) Current-heating devices are used: room heaters and geysers.
(ii) Cranes and electric bells employ the magnetic influence of current.
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