A wire has resistance of 60 W at temperature 27°C. When it is connected to a 220 V dc supply, a current 2.75 A flows through it at a certain temperature. Find the value of temperature, if coefficient of thermal resistance (µ) is 2 * 10–4/°C.

Option 1 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">1694°C</span></p>
Option 2 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">1500°C</span></p>
Option 3 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">1000°C</span></p>
Option 4 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">1200°C</span></p>
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:

Final resistance ( R ) = V I = 8 0 Ω

then, R = R0 (1 + µDT)

80 = 60 (1 + 2 * 10–4 DT)

DT = 1666.67

T – 27

T = 1693.66

= 1694°C

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