A Certain 20-A Circuit Breaker Trips When the Current in It

question 206

Multiple Choice

A certain 20-A circuit breaker trips when the current in it equals 20 A.What is the maximum number of 100-W light bulbs you can connect in parallel in an ideal 120-V dc circuit without tripping this circuit breaker?

• A)11
• B)17
• C)23
• D)27

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