Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsThermal and Chemical Effects of Electric Current
The heat generated in a system is directly proportional to the electric current passing through it.
Options
- AIt cannot be Joule heat
- BIt cannot be Thomson heat
- CIt can be any of the three heats mentioned above
- DIt cannot be Peltier heat
Correct answer
A. It cannot be Joule heat
Step-by-step solution
Joule heat is given by the formula H = I^2 R t , which means the heat generated is directly proportional to the square of the electric current ( H I^2 ). Peltier heat is given by H = I t , which means the heat generated is directly proportional to the electric current ( H I ). Thomson heat is given by H = I T t , which means the heat generated is also directly proportional to the electric current ( H I ). Since the given heat generated is directly proportional to the electric current passing through the system, it