Q
When electric current passes through a metallic conductor, its temperature rises. This is due to__________?
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A
A. Collisions between conduction electrons and atoms
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B
B. The release of conduction electrons from parent atoms
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C
C. Mutual collisions between metal atoms
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D
D. Mutual collisions between conducting electrons
Correct Answer:
A. A. Collisions between conduction electrons and atoms