Why is my iPad getting very hot when using it?

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My iPad gets very hot when using it without plugging it in

Using it over a period of time
On battery is this a problem?

 

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Re: My iPad gets very hot when using it without plugging it in

Do you happen to know what generation ipad you have? The ipad 3rd generation is notorious for this