Transmission Of Heat Question 139

Question: The energy supply being cut-off, an electric heater element cools down to the temperature of its surroundings, but it will not cool further because

[CPMT 2001]

Options:

A) Supply is cut off

B) It is made of metal

C) Surroundings are radiating

D) Element & surroundings have same temp.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

When element and surrounding have same temperature. There will be no temperature difference, hence heat will not flow from the filament and it’s temperature remains constant.