Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 13P
- If an electric heater draws 9.5 A when connected to a 120 V supply, what is the internal resistance of the heater?
- Using the basic relationships of Chapter 2, determine how much energy in joules (J) is converted if the heater is used for 2 h during the day.
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Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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