3. An electric lawn mower requires 4.8 Amps to run. The resistance of the lawn mower is 22 Ohms. Your householdoutlet is 110 Volts and you use an extension cord which has a resistance per length of 0.02 0/meter. What is themaximum length extension cord you can use with the lawn mower?

Given, Current required= 4.8Amps Resistance= 22ohm Voltage= 110 V Resistance per length= 0.02ohm/m…

Answered: 3. An electric lawn mower requires 4.8…

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Russell E. Smith

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