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Two bars of radius r and 2rare kept in contact as shown. An electric current I is passed through the bars. Which one of following is correct ?

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • Heat produced in bar BC is 4 times the heat produced in bar AB
  • Electric field in both halves is equal
  • Current density across AB is double that of across BC
  • Potential difference across AB is 4 times that of across BC
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Current flowing through both the bars is equal.
Now, the heat produced is given by
$H = I^2 Rt \, or H ? R \, or \frac{H_{AB}}{H_{BC}}= \frac{R_{AB}}{R_{BC}}$
$= \frac{(1/2r)^2}{(1/r)^2} \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \big( as \, R ? \frac{1}{A} ? \frac{1}{r^2}\big)$
$= \frac{1}{4} \, or \, H_{BC} = 4H_{AB}$
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