An electric heater is constructed by applying a potential difference of V=50.52V to an element wire that has a resistance of R=19.03 Ohms. (a) A current through an element is I= А. (b) A power rating of the heater is P= W.

An electric heater is constructed by applying a potential difference of V=50.52V to an element wire that has a resistance of R=19.03 Ohms. (a) A current through an element is I= А. (b) A power rating of the heater is P= W.

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An electric heater is constructed by
applying a potential difference
of V=50.52V to an element wire that has a
resistance of R=19.03 Ohms.
(a) A current through an element is l=
A.
(b) A power rating of the heater is P=
W.

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