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"We supply electric current continuously to an electric heater. But the temperature of the heater remains constant after some time." Why ?

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To understand why the temperature of an electric heater remains constant after some time despite continuous electric current supply, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Heaters**: - An electric heater converts electrical energy into thermal energy (heat) when an electric current passes through it. 2. **Heat Production**: ...
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