A Heater Is Plugged into the Same 120-V AC Outlet

question 101

Multiple Choice

A heater is plugged into the same 120-V AC outlet as an 800-W hair dryer.If the total rms current drawn is 16.7 A,then calculate the power rating of the heater.

• A)2000 W
• B)800 W
• C)3200 W
• D)1200 W
• E)2800 W

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Postskeptical Rationalism

A philosophical stance that advocates for the use of reason and evidence after a phase of skepticism, promoting an open-minded but critical approach to understanding.

Strict Dualism

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Relativism

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