When connected to a 120-V source, an electric heater is rated at 1200 V and a toaster at 6.0x10^2 V. If both appliances are operating in parallel on a 120-V circuit, what total current is delivered by an external source? what is the answer a) 12 A   b) 24 A   c) 32 A   d) 15 A

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When connected to a 120-V source, an electric heater is rated at 1200 V and a toaster at 6.0x10^2 V. If both appliances are operating in parallel on a 120-V circuit, what total current is delivered by an external source?

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a) 12 A
 
b) 24 A
 
c) 32 A
 
d) 15 A
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