In any electric circuit, when the switch is on and the current is flowing through it why do the wire, switches, bulb or devices in the circuit become hot?

Because of the heating effect of electric current

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Because of the magnetic effect of electric current

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Because of the luminous effect of electric current

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None of these

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The correct option is A Because of the heating effect of electric current
This is because some of the electric energy is converted into heat energy, i.e., heating effect of electric current.

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In any electric circuit, when the switch is on and the current is flowing through it why do the wire, switches, bulb or devices in the circuit become hot?

The correct option is A Because of the heating effect of electric currentThis is because some of the electric energy is converted into heat energy, i.e., heating effect of electric current.

The correct option is A Because of the heating effect of electric current
This is because some of the electric energy is converted into heat energy, i.e., heating effect of electric current.