Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsThermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
A wire with a resistance of 25 carries an electric current of 2.0 A . Determine the amount of heat developed in 1 minute.
Options
- A50 J
- B3000 J
- C100 J
- D6000 J
Correct answer
D. 6000 J
Step-by-step solution
Given: Resistance of the wire, R = 25 Current, I = 2.0 A Time, t = 1 minute = 60 s The amount of heat developed is given by Joule's law of heating: H = I^2 R t Substituting the given values: H = (2.0)^2 25 60 H = 4 25 60 H = 100 60 H = 6000 J