If a 500-W Heater Carries a Current of 4

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a 500-W heater carries a current of 4.00 A,what is the resistance of the heating element?

• A)85.7 Ω
• B)42.8 Ω
• C)31.3 Ω
• D)11.2 Ω

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