Q.

When electric current passes through a metallic conductor, its temperature rises. This is due to

  • ACollisions between conduction electrons and atoms
  • BThe release of conduction electrons from the parent atom
  • CMutual collision between metal atom
  • DMutual collision between conducting electron
Correct Answer : (A)

Collisions between conduction electrons and atoms

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