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What is the difference between a resistor ~ and resistance?

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A resistor is a component whereas resistance is its property due to which it opposes the flow of electrons through it.
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  7. How is heat produced in a conductor by an electric current?

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  10. What can you say about the resistance of an ammeter?

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  11. What can you say about the resistance of a voltmeter?

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  12. How does the resistance of a metallic Wire depend on its temperature?

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  13. Two wires have the same length, same radius but one of them is made of...

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  14. Name a substance whose resistance decreases with temperature.

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  15. Name a substance whose resistance almost remains unchanged With a chan...

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  16. Distinguish between the kilowatt and the kilowatt hour.

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  17. Name two characteristics of a heater coil.

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  18. The power-voltage rating of an electric appliance is 100 W- 250 V What...

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  19. Why is much less heat generated in long electric cables than in the fi...

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  20. How much energy is consumed by 2 kW AC when used for 2 hour?

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