ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 10RQ
The heating element for an electric floor heating system draws 2 A when connected to a 120-VAC source. What is the amount of power dissipated by the system?
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