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Question
When a current I flows through a wire of resistance R for time t then the electrical energy produced is given by ______.
Options
I2Rt
IR2t
IRt
IRt2
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Solution
When a current I flows through a wire of resistance R for time t then the electrical energy produced is given by I2Rt.
Explanation:
Due to joules law of heating.
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