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Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN:9780133923605

Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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A. In the morning, the student plugs in a computer (240 W) to study physics, a microwave (800 W) to make breakfast, and a hair dryer (1200 W) to dry the hair. What is the overall current in this student's room, in Ampere?

B. A circuit in a student’s room has a 15 A circuit breaker. In the morning, the student plugs in a computer (240 W) to study physics, a microwave (800 W) to make breakfast, and a hair dryer (1200 W) to dry the hair. Will this be enough to trip the circuit breaker?

		not enough information
		no, because the overall current is more than 15 A
		no, because the overall current is less than 15 A
		yes, because the overall current is less than 15 A
		yes, because the overall current is more than 15 A

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