A 500-W Toaster Is Plugged into a 120-V AC Outlet

question 48

Multiple Choice

A 500-W toaster is plugged into a 120-V AC outlet.What is the peak current in the toaster?

• A)0.24 A
• B)4.2 A
• C)2.9 A
• D)0.34 A
• E)5.9 A

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