When a current flows through a conductor its temperature

May increase or decrease

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Remains same

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Decreases

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Increases

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Solution

The correct option is D Increases
According to Joule's heating effect of current, heat energy is generated across a conductor due to the current flowing through it and hence its temperature increases.

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