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When electric current passes through the conductors, it increases:

Correct answer: B. K.E of the atoms

  • A. P.E of the atoms
  • B. K.E of the atoms
  • C. Atomic size
  • D. Number of protons

Explanation

When electric current passes through conductors, it primarily increases the kinetic energy (K.E) of the atoms in the conductor. This increase in kinetic energy is due to the collisions between the flowing electrons and the atoms in the conductor.

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