A $5\,^oC$ rise in temperature is observed in a conductor by passing a current. When the current is doubled the rise in temperature will be approximately ........... $^oC$
AIPMT 1998, Easy
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Since $H \propto {i^2},$ so on doubling the current, the heat produced and hence the rise in temperature becomes four times.
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