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.
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
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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