College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 38P

A 70 W electric blanket runs at 18 V.

a. What is the resistance of the wire in the blanket?

b. How much current does the wire carry?

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