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big1devin

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A portable power inverter is rated to provide up to 150 watts of power. Assuming it is plugged into a typical 12-volt accessory outlet, how much current does it draw? Round to the nearest tenth.
 
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Question 2

How much potential (voltage) is required to operate a 500-watt spotlight on 20.0 amps of current? Round to the nearest tenth.
 
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bigcheese9

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

12.5 amps

Answer to Question 2

25.0 volts


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