3.A hair blower contains a heating element which has a resistance of 57 N. This heating element is energized by a 220-V outlet. What is the current that flows in the heating element? з. 3.9 A 5. 4.9 A c. 5.9 A d. 6.9 A

3.A hair blower contains a heating element which has a resistance of 57 N. This heating element is energized by a 220-V outlet. What is the current that flows in the heating element? з. 3.9 A 5. 4.9 A c. 5.9 A d. 6.9 A

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Chapter17: Current And Resistance

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3.A hair blower contains a heating element which has a resistance of 57 Q. This heating element is energized by a 220-V outlet.
What is the current that flows in the heating element?
а. 3.9 А
b. 4.9 A
с. 5.9А
d. 6.9 A

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