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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter22: Electric Current

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 93A

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A student wanted to make a 701 Watt toaster for his physics professor. If the toaster will be plugged into a 120 volt electrical outlet, what should be the resistance in ohms of the heater wire to give the desired wattage? (Enter answer as a number with 1 digit to the right of the decimal. Do not enter unit.)

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