A 1500 W Hair Dryer Is Run on a 120

question 68

Multiple Choice

A 1500 W hair dryer is run on a 120 V rms circuit.If the circuit breaker is chosen from breakers with the ratings below,which is the lowest-rated current breaker of the following that won't open the circuit?

• A) 10 A
• B) 15 A
• C) 20 A
• D) 30 A
• E) 60 A

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