JEE Main & Advanced Physics Thermometry, Calorimetry & Thermal Expansion Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Thermal Properties of Matter

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    The room heater can maintain only \[16{}^\circ C\] in the room when the temperature outside is \[-20{}^\circ C\]. It is not warm and comfortable, that is why the electric stove with power of 1 kW is also plugged in. Together these two devices maintain the room temperature of \[22{}^\circ C\]. Determine the thermal power of the heater.             

    A) 3 kW

    B) 4 kW

    C) 5 kW

    D) 6 kW

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Rate of heat loss with only room heater \[\operatorname{Ph}=\frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta t}=C\left( 16+20 \right), C= constant\] while for both heater and stove it is \[{{p}_{h}}+{{p}_{s}}={{\left( \frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta t} \right)}^{'}}=C\left( 22+20 \right)\] \[\frac{{{p}_{h}}}{{{p}_{h}}+{{p}_{s}}}=\frac{36}{42}\Rightarrow 7{{p}_{h}}=6{{p}_{h}}+6{{p}_{s}}\] \[\Rightarrow  {{p}_{h}}=6{{p}_{s}}=6kW\]


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