A 1 150 - W toaster and an 825 - W microwave oven are connectedin parallel to the same 20.0 - A, 120 - V circuit. (a) Findthe toaster’s resistance R . (b) If the microwave fails and isreplaced, what maximum power rating can be used withouttripping the 20.0 - A circuit breaker?

A 1 150 - W toaster and an 825 - W microwave oven are connectedin parallel to the same 20.0 - A, 120 - V circuit. (a) Findthe toaster’s resistance R . (b) If the microwave fails and isreplaced, what maximum power rating can be used withouttripping the 20.0 - A circuit breaker?

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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A 1 150 - W toaster and an 825 - W microwave oven are connected
in parallel to the same 20.0 - A, 120 - V circuit. (a) Find
the toaster’s resistance R . (b) If the microwave fails and is
replaced, what maximum power rating can be used without
tripping the 20.0 - A circuit breaker?

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