Unwanted heat loss in electricity is called resistive loss or I2R loss, where I represents the current flowing through a device and R represents the resistance of the device. This type of energy loss occurs as heat when electrical current passes through a conductor with resistance.
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When heat is added, it is called heat absorption or heat gain. When heat is subtracted, it is called heat release or heat loss.
The loss of static electricity is called "discharge." This occurs when excess electric charge on an object is neutralized by transferring electrons to or from another object.
Unwanted energy transfers can take place in homes through factors like poor insulation leading to heat loss, inefficient appliances consuming excess electricity, and air leaks allowing energy to escape. These transfers result in higher energy bills and reduced comfort levels within the home.
A physical change in matter caused by a loss or gain of heat is called a thermal change.
The unwanted form of energy in the transformation for a lamp is typically heat energy. This is because a portion of the electrical energy used to power the lamp is converted into heat energy instead of light energy, resulting in energy loss and inefficiency.