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JEE Main 8 April 2024, Shift 2, Physics Q41

Question 41 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 11 of 30, Section A.

Water boils in an electric kettle in 20 minutes after being switched on. Using the same main supply, the length of the heating element should be ________ to ________ times of its initial length if the water is to be boiled in 15 minutes.

(1)increased, $\frac{3}{4}$
(2)decreased, $\frac{3}{4}$ Official answer
(3)decreased, $\frac{4}{3}$
(4)increased, $\frac{4}{3}$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Current Electricity
Topic: Ohm's Law and Resistance
Idea tested: Joule Heating and Power

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