A Heating Element Operates on a 205 V Line

question 376

Multiple Choice

A heating element operates on a 205 V line. If it has a resistance of 18 ? , what current does it draw? (Current equals voltage divided by resistance.)

• A) 15.90 A
• B) 8.78 A
• C) 17.86 A
• D) 11.39 A
• E) 9.15 A

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