BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2008

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    The maximum current that flows in the fuse wire, before it blows out, varies with the radius r as

    A)  \[{{r}^{3/2}}\]                  

    B)  r

    C)  \[{{r}^{2/3}}\]                                  

    D)   \[{{r}^{1/2}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     If\[I\]is the safe current through the fuse wire and h is the rate of loss of heat in steady state, \[{{I}^{2}}R=hA\]                 Or           \[{{I}^{2}}\left( \frac{\rho L}{\pi {{r}^{2}}} \right)=h\times 2\pi rL\]                 Or           \[I\propto {{r}^{3/2}}\]


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