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The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current passes through it because :

A

Collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy

B

Collision of conduction electrqns with each other releases heat energy

C

When the conduction electrons fall from higher energy level to a lower energy level heat energy is released

D

Collision of conduction electrons with the atoms of the metal gives them energy which appears as heat

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