Question

What is meant by the heating effect of current?give two applications of the heating effect of current?

Answer 1

Explanation:

heat is form of energy

Current is flown in form of heat

Application

Elezctric toasters

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Answer 2

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☛ when an electric current is passed through a high resistance wire,like nichrome wire,the resistance wire become very hot and produce heat.This is called the heating effect of electric current.

☛ The heating effect of current is obtained by the transformation of electrical energy into heat energy.

➤ Application of the heating effect of electric current.

☛ The heating effect of electric current is utilised in electric bulbs or electric lamp for producing light.

☛ It is utilised in the working of electrical heating appliances such as electric iron,electric toaster,room heater etc.

☛ It is utilised in electric fuse for protecting household wiring and electrical appliances.