Which of the following devices relies on the heating effect of electric current? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following devices relies on the heating effect of electric current?
A. Electric iron
B. Electric fan
C. Transformer
D. Electric generator
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
An electric iron contains a heating element (usually nichrome). When electric current passes through this high-resistance element, it produces heat according to Joule's law (H = I²Rt). An electric fan uses the magnetic effect (motor), a generator uses electromagnetic induction, and a transformer uses mutual induction.

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The specific heat capacity of water is exceptionally high. This property is primarily responsible for:
A. Water being a good conductor of electricity.
B. The formation of sea breezes and land breezes.
C. Water expanding upon freezing.
D. Water having high surface tension.

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Water has a specific heat capacity of 4184 J/kg·K, which is very high. This means it heats up and cools down much more slowly than land. During the day, land heats faster than the sea, causing air above it to rise and cool air from the sea to rush in (sea breeze). The reverse happens at night (land breeze).

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A 50 kg person climbs 30 steps each 15 cm high in 10 s. Power (g=10) is
A. 300 W
B. 2250 W
C. 225 W
D. 150 W

Correct Answer: Option C


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A bullet of mass 10 g moving at 300 m/s penetrates 10 cm into a wooden block. Average resistive force is
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B. 3000 N
C. 4500 N
D. 1500 N

Correct Answer: Option C


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