A heater of resistance 300Ω is connected to the main supply for 10 minutes. If the heat produced in the heater during this time is 18 J, then find the current through it.

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  1. 0.10 A
  2. 10 A
  3. 0.01 A
  4. 100 A

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Option 3 : 0.01 A
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Concept

The heat produced by the heater is given by:

where, i = Current

R = Resistance

t = Time

Calculation

Given, R = 300 Ω 

t = 10 min = 600 sec

H = 18 J

i = 0.01 A

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