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Electric Energy: Consumption and Conservation

Kerala Board · Class 10 · Physics

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Card 1Heating Effect

What is the heating effect of electric current? Give examples of appliances that use this effect.

Answer

The heating effect of electric current is the conversion of electric energy mainly into heat energy when current flows through a conductor. This process is called Joule heating or Ohmic heating. Examp

Card 2Materials

Why is nichrome used as a heating element? List its properties.

Answer

Nichrome is used because it has: (1) High oxidation resistance - resists corrosion at high temperatures, (2) Ability to provide heat energy for long time in red hot state, (3) High resistivity - even

Card 3Resistivity

Define resistivity and write its formula relating to resistance.

Answer

Resistivity (ρ) is the resistance of a conductor with cross-sectional area of 1 m² and length of 1 m. It is an intrinsic property of materials. Formula: R = ρℓ/A, where R = resistance, ρ = resistivity

Card 4Joule's Law

State Joule's law and write its mathematical expression.

Answer

Joule's law states: The quantity of heat produced in a current-carrying conductor is directly proportional to the square of current (I²), resistance (R), and time (t). Mathematical expression: H = I²R

Card 5Joule's Law

Derive the alternative forms of Joule's law equation using Ohm's law.

Answer

Starting with H = I²Rt and using Ohm's law V = IR: 1) I = V/R, so H = (V/R)² × R × t = V²t/R 2) R = V/I, so H = I² × (V/I) × t = VIt Therefore: H = I²Rt = V²t/R = VIt

Card 6Numerical Problems

Calculate heat produced when 0.5 A current flows through 100 Ω resistance for 5 minutes.

Answer

Given: I = 0.5 A, R = 100 Ω, t = 5 min = 5 × 60 = 300 s Using H = I²Rt H = (0.5)² × 100 × 300 H = 0.25 × 100 × 300 = 7500 J Therefore, heat produced = 7500 J or 7.5 kJ

Card 7Heating Effect

What factors influence the quantity of heat produced in a current-carrying conductor?

Answer

Three factors influence heat production: (1) Current (I) - heat ∝ I², (2) Resistance (R) - heat ∝ R, (3) Time (t) - heat ∝ t. When current increases, heat increases as square of current. Higher resist

Card 8Electric Power

Define electric power and write its three mathematical expressions.

Answer

Electric power is the rate of work done by an electrical appliance per unit time, or rate of energy conversion. Unit: watt (W). Three expressions: P = I²R, P = V²/R, P = VI, where P = power, I = curre

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