*39 A 1250 W radiant heater is constructed to operate at 115 V. (a) What is the current in the heater when the unit is operating? (b) What is the resistance of the heating coil? (c) How much thermal energy is produced in 1.0 h? sSM ILW

*39 A 1250 W radiant heater is constructed to operate at 115 V. (a) What is the current in the heater when the unit is operating? (b) What is the resistance of the heating coil? (c) How much thermal energy is produced in 1.0 h? sSM ILW

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115 V. (a) What is the current in the heater when the unit is
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How much thermal energy is produced in 1.0 h? sSM ILW

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