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What causes heating in electrical circui...

What causes heating in electrical circuits?

A

Voltage

B

Current

C

Resistance

D

Surrounding

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Concept of Heating in Circuits:** - Heating in electrical circuits is primarily caused by the flow of electric current through a conductor, which encounters resistance. 2. **Setting Up the Circuits:** - Consider two circuits: - **Circuit 1:** Contains a battery, a switch, and a resistance (R). ...
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