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An alarm clock has a resistance of 14,000 ohms and is plugged into a 120-volt outlet. How much power does the clock use?

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For Plato users its 1.00.............................................................................

User David Weiser
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Power used by the clock=1.03 W

Step-by-step explanation:

resistance= 14000 ohm

voltage=120 V

The formula for the power is given by


P=(V^(2))/(R)

P=(120)²/14000

P=1.03 W

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