An electric heater is rated at 1300 W, a toaster at 1000 W, and an electric grill

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An electric heater is rated at 1300 W, a toaster at 1000 W, and an electric grill at 1500 W. The three appliances are connected in parallel to a common 120-V circuit.
(a) How much current does each appliance draw?
(b) Is a 30.0-A circuit breaker sufficient in this situation? Explain.

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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0495113690

7th Edition

Authors: Raymond A. Serway, Jerry S. Faughn, Chris Vuille, Charles A. Bennett

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