A Toaster Is Rated at 800 W When Operating at 120

question 65

Multiple Choice

A toaster is rated at 800 W when operating at 120 V dc. What is the resistance of its heating element?

• A) \(16 \Omega\)
• B) \(18 \Omega\)
• C) \(0.15 \Omega\)
• D) \(6.7 \Omega\)

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