Question

In the devices like electric heater, electric geyser, electric bulb-the heating effect of current can be put to good use. Explain any two situations where this effect results in the wastage of energy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Short Answer Type Question:

Explain any two situations where the heating effect of current results in the wastage of energy.

1. Transmission through wires over long distances.
2. Wearing and tearing off electrical equipment due to melting.
3. Melting of insulation of wires resulting in sorry circuits or electrical shocks.

(Yes, there is some situation where wastage of energies is occuring such as  refrigerator, television, etc. encourage the wastage of energy as no heat is required in this)

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