The heating effect of electric current is the phenomenon of heat generation when an electric current passes through a conductor. This happens because the moving electrons collide with the conductor’s atoms and molecules, causing them to vibrate and generate heat.
The amount of heat produced depends on the following factors:
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- Resistance: A higher resistance produces more heat.
- Time: The longer the current flows, the more heat is produced.
- Current: A higher current produces more heat.
To minimize the heating effect, you can reduce the resistance of the material or the current applied to it.
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