Disadvantages of The Heating Effect of Current


 
 
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Disadvantages of The Heating Effect of Current

A current always produces some heat, whether we use the heat or not. If the heat produced cannot be utilized, it represents a wastage of energy.The various disadvantages are:

1. A considerable amount of energy is thus wasted in the transmission of electricity from the generating station to our homes.

2. Sometimes, the heat produced in a device is so much that it can damage the device, unless proper cooling arrangements are made. To dissipate the heat produced in TV sets, monitors, etc., their cabinets have grills for air to pass.

3. Certain components of a computer get so hot that they have fans to cool them.

 
 


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