Physics · Electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity
When a current flows through a conductor, its temperature
When a current flows through a conductor, its temperature
- A. increases
- B. decreases
- C. remains same
- D. may increase or decrease
Step-by-step solution
When current flows through a conductor, electrical energy is converted into heat due to the resistance of the conductor (Joule heating: P = I²R). This heat energy raises the temperature of the conductor, so it increases. While certain materials like superconductors exhibit zero resistance at very low temperatures, for typical conductors, the temperature increases with current flow.
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