If You Were to Plug a 1200-W Heater and a 600-W

question 76

Multiple Choice

If you were to plug a 1200-W heater and a 600-W toaster into a 110-V electrical outlet,what total rms current would these two appliances draw if the wiring is parallel?

• A)5.45 A
• B)10.9 A
• C)11.6 A
• D)16.4 A
• E)23.1 A

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