A hair drier is rated 2500W, 240V. Determine its resistance

      

A hair drier is rated 2500W, 240V. Determine its resistance

  

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John
P = $\frac{V^2}{R}$

= 2500 = $\frac{240^2}{R}$,

R = 23.04$\Omega$
johnmulu answered the question on February 15, 2017 at 12:59


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