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Why is much less heat generated in long electric cables than in the filament of an electric bulb ?

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To understand why much less heat is generated in long electric cables than in the filament of an electric bulb, we can analyze the factors affecting heat generation in both cases. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Heat Generation**: The heat generated in a conductor is given by the formula: \[ H = I^2 R t ...
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