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Author Question: An electric toaster operating on 120 volts draws a current of 9 amperes. What is the resistance of ... (Read 42 times)

@Brianna17

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on: Jul 28, 2018
An electric toaster operating on 120 volts draws a current of 9 amperes. What is the resistance of the toaster?

Question 2

A battery in a large flashlight produces a current of 2 amperes in a light bulb that has a resistance of 3 ohms. What is the voltage of the battery?


meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

13.3 ohms

Answer to Question 2

6 volts


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