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The energy supply being cut-off, an electric heater element cools down to the temperature of its surroundings, but it will not cool further because

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supply is cut off
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it is made of metal
c
surroundings are radiating
d
element and surroundings have the same temperature

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Correct option is D

When element and surrounding have the same temperature. There will be no temperature difference, hence heat will not flow from the filament and its temperature remains constant.


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