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Which of the four resistances P,Q,R and S generate the greatest amount of heat when a current flows from A to B ?

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a

S

b

R

c

Q

d

P

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

R1=P+Q=2Ω+4Ω=6Ω

R2=R+S=1Ω+2Ω=3Ω

I1R1=I2R2

I1=R2R1I2=36I2-I22

I2=2I1

 Heat flow H=I2Rt

 For Q,HQ=I12Qt=I224×4t=I22t

 For S,HS=I22St=I22·2t=2I22t

 Greatest amount of heat generated by S

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