A steel wire has a resistance twice that of an aluminium wire. Both of them are connected with a constant voltage supply. More heat will be dissipated in
Easy
Download our app for free and get startedPlay store
(d) ${R_{steel}} = 2{R_{Al}}$. In series $H \propto R$ ($i$ is Same)

So, $H$ will be more in steel wire . In parallel $H \propto \frac{1}{R}$ ($V$ is Same), so $H$ will be more in aluminium wire.

art

Download our app
and get started for free

Experience the future of education. Simply download our apps or reach out to us for more information. Let's shape the future of learning together!No signup needed.*

Similar Questions

  • 1
    If in the circuit shown below, the internal resistance of the battery is $1.5$ $\Omega$ and $V_P$ and $V_Q$ are the potentials at $P$ and $Q$ respectively, what is the potential difference between the points $P$ and $Q$
    View Solution
  • 2
    A cell can be balanced against $110\,\, cm$ and $100\,\, cm$ of potentiometer wire, respectively with and without being short circuited through a resistance of $10 \,\,\Omega$. Its internal resistance is ............... $\Omega$
    View Solution
  • 3
    Two bulbs of $(40 \;W, 200\; V)$ and $(100\; W, 200 \;V)$. Then correct relation for their resistance
    View Solution
  • 4
    In a meter bridge, as shown in the figure, it is given that resistance $Y=12.5\, \Omega $ and that the balance is obtained at a distance $39.5\, cm$ from end $A$ (by jockey $J$) . After interchanging the resistances $X$ and $Y$, a new balance point is found at a distance $l_2$ from end $A$. What are the values of $X$and $l_2$ ?
    View Solution
  • 5
    In the box shown current $i$ enters at $H$ and leaves at $C$. If $i_{AB} = \frac{{\text{i}}}{6}$ , $i_{DC} = \frac{{\text{2i}}}{3}$ ,$i_{HA} = \frac{{\text{i}}}{2} , i_{GF} = \frac{{\text{i}}}{6} , i_{HE} = \frac{{\text{i}}}{6}$ , choose the branch in which current is zero
    View Solution
  • 6
    A current of $1\, mA$ is flowing through a copper wire. How many electrons will pass a given point in one second
    View Solution
  • 7
    A battery consists of a variable number $n$ of identical cells (having internal resistance reach) which are connected in series. The terminals of the battery are short-circuited and the current $I$ is measured. Which of the graphs shows the correct relationship between $I$ and $n \,?$
    View Solution
  • 8
    Resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$ each $60\,\Omega$ are connected in series as shown in figure. The Potential difference between $A$ and $B$ is kept $120$ volt. Then what ............. $V$ will be the reading of voltmeter connected between the point $C$ and $D$ if resistance of voltmeter is $120\,\Omega .$
    View Solution
  • 9
    If resistivity of all four wire connected in parallel is different as given in figure and all other dimensions of wire are same then current $i$ is (resistance of wire having resistivity $\rho $ is $R_0$ )
    View Solution
  • 10
    The potential difference between point $A$ and $B$ is ............. $V$ 
    View Solution