ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7.2, Problem 7RQ
A baseboard heater draws a current of 8 A when connected to a 240-V source. What is the resistance value of the heater element?
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Chapter 7 Solutions
ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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