Relationship between resistance and heat

In summary, the relationship between resistance and heat is that as resistance increases, heat production also increases. This is explained by Ohm's Law, which states that the current flowing through a material is directly proportional to applied voltage and inversely proportional to resistance. Resistance causes heat to be produced because electrons flowing through a material collide with its atoms, transferring energy in the form of heat. Temperature affects resistance and heat production by increasing the resistance of a material as its temperature rises. While there is no limit to the amount of resistance that can be encountered, there is a limit to the amount of heat that can be produced before irreversible damage occurs, known as the melting or ignition point of the material.
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Shirin K.
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Alloys have higher resistivity than pure metals. In real life, our voltage source ,i.e. battery, is constant. Using the formula H=V^2/R, we get that resistance is inversely proportional to heat. Alloys, in that case, will produce less heat as their resitivities are low, so are their resistances.
 
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Low resistance with same voltage applied implies more power dissipation. Besides that, what is your point?
If you short circuit a battery it will discharge fast while dissipating the stored energy.
 

Related to Relationship between resistance and heat

1. What is the relationship between resistance and heat?

The relationship between resistance and heat is that as resistance increases, heat also increases. This is known as Ohm's Law, which states that the amount of current flowing through a material is directly proportional to the voltage applied and inversely proportional to the resistance of the material.

2. Does resistance affect the amount of heat produced?

Yes, resistance has a direct effect on the amount of heat produced. The higher the resistance, the more heat will be generated. This is because as the electrons flow through a material with higher resistance, they encounter more resistance and thus generate more heat.

3. Why does resistance cause heat to be produced?

Resistance causes heat to be produced because as electrons flow through a material, they collide with the atoms of the material and transfer energy. This energy is released in the form of heat, causing the material to heat up.

4. How does temperature affect resistance and heat production?

As temperature increases, the resistance of a material also increases. This is due to the fact that as temperature rises, the atoms in the material vibrate more vigorously, making it more difficult for electrons to flow through. As a result, more resistance is encountered and more heat is produced.

5. Is there a limit to the amount of resistance and heat that can be produced?

There is no limit to the amount of resistance that can be encountered, as it depends on the properties of the material. However, there is a limit to the amount of heat that can be produced before the material experiences irreversible damage, such as melting or burning. This limit is known as the melting point or ignition point of the material.

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