An electric kettle is required to raise the temperature of 2 kg of water from 20ºC to 100ºC in 15 minutes. Calculate the resistance of the heating element if the kettle is to be used on a 240 volts supply. Assume the efficiency of the kettle to be 80%. a. 72 ohms c. 83 ohms b. 62 ohms d. 93 ohms

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An electric kettle is required to raise the temperature of 2 kg of water from 20ºC
to 100ºC in 15 minutes. Calculate the resistance of the heating element if the kettle is to be used on a 240 volts supply. Assume the efficiency of the kettle to be 80%.
a.
72 ohms
c.
83 ohms

b.
62 ohms
d.
93 ohms

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