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Is it possible to operate two 1250 W hair dryers on a 120 V circuit without blowing a 20 amp fuse?

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Chapter7: Electricity

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Problem 9P: A 120-V circuit in a house is equipped with a 20-A fuse that will b1ow if the current exceeds 20 A....

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