Q. The electric current passing through a metallic wire produces heat because of
A) Collisions of conduction electrons with each other
B) Collisions of the atoms of the metal with each other
C) The energy released in the ionization of the atoms of the metal
D) Collisions of the conduction electrons with the atoms of the metallic wires
Explanation
(d) Colliding electrons lose their kinetic energy as heat
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.