A 120 V potential difference is applied to a space heater whose resistance is 19Q when hot. (a) At what rate is electrical energy transferred to thermal energy? (b) What is the cost for 4.2 h at US$0.05/kW-h? (a) Number Units (b) Number i Units

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A 120 V potential difference is applied to a space heater whose resistance is 19Q when hot. (a) At what rate is electrical energy
transferred to thermal energy? (b) What is the cost for 4.2 h at US$0.05/kW-h?
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(b) Number
i
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