ICSE Class 10 Physics Question 17 of 19

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Question 17

Give two characteristics of a high tension wire.

Answer

A high tension wire has low resistance and large surface area. The resistance is kept low so as to allow a heavy current to pass through it.

The surface area is made large so that it radiates the heat produced more quickly to the surrounding.