Question

name four applications of the heating effect of the current.

Answer 1

Applications of heating effect of current are following

1. The working principle of a fuse wire is based on the heating effect of current. When high current flow through the fuse (current higher than the rated value) then the heat developed in the wire melts it and breaks the circuit.

2. In electric iron

3. In an incandescent electric bulb (bulb with filament)

4. In electric heater.