The Following Three Appliances Are Connected in Parallel Across an Ideal

question 178

Multiple Choice

The following three appliances are connected in parallel across an ideal 120-V dc power source: 1200-W toaster,650-W coffee pot,and 600-W microwave.If all were operated at the same time what total current would they draw from the source?

• A)4.0 A
• B)5.0 A
• C)10 A
• D)20 A

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