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प्रश्न
What is meant by the heating effect of current? Give two applications of the heating effect of current.
उत्तर
When an electric current is passed through a high resistance wire, like nichrome wire, the resistance wire becomes very hot and produces heat. This is called the heating effect of current.
The heating effect of current is used in electric irons, electric heaters, electric ovens, filament bulbs etc. and it is also utilised in electric fuses.
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