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Heating Effects of Electric Current

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What is converted into heat when current is set up through a conductor?

A

Electric current

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Electric potential

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C

Electric energy

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Electric resistance

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Solution

The correct option is C
Electric energy

(1) When an electric current is passed through a conductor the temperature of the conductor rises and heat is produced.
This is known as the heating effect of electric current.
(2) Here, electric energy is converted into heat.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.

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