
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 26, Problem 16P
In an old house, the wires leading lo a 120 V outlet have a total resistance of 0.45 Ω. When you plug in a hair dryer, it draws a 12 A current.
a. How much does the outlet voltage decrease due to the voltage drop across the wires?
b. What is the power dissipated as heat in the wires?
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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