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An electric heater is constructed by applying a potential difference of 140.7V across a wire with a resistance of 5.0 Q. What is the power rating of the heater?

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Chapter17: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38P: A portable coffee heater supplies a potential difference of 12.0 V across a Nichrome heating clement...

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An electric heater is constructed by
applying a potential difference of
140.7V across a wire with a resistance
of 5.0 Q. What is the power rating of
the heater?
Select one:
А. 3.60
В. 3.30
С. 3.96
D. 4.40
E. 4.71

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