A 10-Ω Resistor Is Connected to a 120-V Ac Power

question 83

Multiple Choice

A 10-Ω resistor is connected to a 120-V ac power supply. What is the peak current through the resistor?

• A) 17 A
• B) 0.083 A
• C) 12 A
• D) 0.12 A

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