Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The heating of a current carrying conductor is caused due to repulsion between two opposite charged electrons.
  2. Rating is the method of connecting the metallic body of an electrical appliance to the earth with the help of a conducting wire.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is wrong. The heating of a current carrying conductor is caused due to loss of kinetic energy by electrons. Statement (2) is wrong. Earthing is the method of connecting the metallic body of an electrical appliance to the earth with the help of a conducting wire.

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