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An electric kettle used for heating water has two heating elements. One raises the temperature of water by `Delta theta` in time `t_(1)` and another in time `t_(2)`. Assuming no loss of heat , find the time taken to raise the temperature by `Delta theta`.
(i) When heating elements are connected in series.
(ii) When heating elements are connected in parallel.

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To solve the problem of finding the time taken to raise the temperature of water by Δθ using two heating elements in an electric kettle, we will analyze both configurations: series and parallel. ### Step-by-Step Solution #### Given: - Heating element 1 raises the temperature by Δθ in time \( t_1 \). - Heating element 2 raises the temperature by Δθ in time \( t_2 \). - No heat loss is assumed. ...
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