Current Electricity Charging Discharging Of Capacitors Question 500

Question: A $ 5{}^\circ C $ rise in temperature is observed in a conductor by passing a current. When the current is doubled the rise in temperature will be approximately

[CBSE PMT 1998]

Options:

A) $ 16{}^\circ C $

B) $ 10{}^\circ C $

C) $ 20{}^\circ C $

D) $ 12{}^\circ C $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Since $ H\propto i^{2}, $ so on doubling the current, the heat produced and hence the rise in temperature becomes four times.