ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 18RQ
An electric baseboard heater is rated for 1200 W and 120 V.
- a. Calculate the current rating of the heater element.
- b. Calculate the resistance of the heater element.
- c. Calculate the current of the heater element if it is operated at 105 V.
- d. Calculate the wattage of the element if it operated at the 105-V level.
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