A coil of wire is placed in a cup of water and, when it is plugged into the wall, it draws 5 A of current. Once the water starts boiling, it is found that 100 g of water is boiled off in 10 minutes. What is the resistance of the coil?

A coil of wire is placed in a cup of water and, when it is plugged into the wall, it draws 5 A of current. Once the water starts boiling, it is found that 100 g of water is boiled off in 10 minutes. What is the resistance of the coil?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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