The Heating Element of a Toaster Is a 5

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Multiple Choice

The heating element of a toaster is a 5.4-m length of nichrome wire of diameter 0.48 mm.The resistivity of nichrome at the operating temperature of the toaster is 1.3 × 10^-6 Ω ∙ m.The toaster is designed to operate at a voltage of 120 V.How much power does it draw in normal operation?

• A)370 W
• B)360 W
• C)380 W
• D)400 W
• E)410 W

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Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric used to measure the company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.

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The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically reflected in income statements as a cost of financing operations.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations based on its operating income.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, reflecting the price paid for using a lender's money or credit.