Question

A 500-watt vacuum cleaner is plugged into a 120-volt outlet and used for 30 minutes. How much current runs through the vacuum? 900,000 amps 60,000 amps 4.2 amps 0.24 amps

Answer 1

4.2amps

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The current is 4.2 amp.

(c) is correct option.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Power = 500 watt

Voltage = 120 Volt

Time = 30 sec

We need to calculate the current

Using formula of current

`P =I* V`

`I = (P)/(V)`

Where, I = current

P = power

V = voltage

Put the value into the formula

`I=(500)/(120)`

`I=4.2\ amp`

Hence, The current is 4.2 amp.