If the current flowing through a conductor for a fixed time t is doubled, then…

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If the current flowing through a conductor for a fixed time t is doubled, then the heat produced in the same interval of time t becomes ______ of its previous value.

  1. A.

    three times

  2. B.

    half

  3. C.

    four times

  4. D.

    double

  5. E.

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Correct answer: C

Heat produced H = I²Rt. If current doubles (2I), heat becomes (2I)²Rt = 4I²Rt, which is four times the original value.

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