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Question 21

A high-intensity searchlight uses a heavy-duty copper solenoid as part of its electromagnetic shutter system. During prolonged operation, the solenoid's copper windings become significantly warm.

Explain, in terms of charge carriers and the metallic lattice, why the temperature of these windings increases.

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10.2 Resistance Questions

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59 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.2 Resistance. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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