Which of the following devices relies on the heating effect of electric current? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following devices relies on the heating effect of electric current?
A. Electric iron
B. Electric generator
C. Transformer
D. Electric fan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An electric iron contains a heating element (usually nichrome). When electric current passes through this high-resistance element, it produces heat according to Joule's law (H = I²Rt). An electric fan uses the magnetic effect (motor), a generator uses electromagnetic induction, and a transformer uses mutual induction.

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