Uses & Dangers of Electric Heating Flashcards

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Give two useful applications of the heating effect of an electric current.

Heating water in a kettle or immersion heater; cooking in an electric oven or toaster (also filament lamps, hair dryers).

Give two disadvantages of the heating effect of an electric current.

Energy is wasted as thermal energy, reducing efficiency; components or wires can overheat and cause a fire.