The current in a hair dryer measures 24 amps. The resistance of the hair dryer is 13 ohms. What is the voltage?

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voltage = current * resistance
voltage = 24 * 13
voltage = 312

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V = 312 volts

note that V = IR → ( I is current and R is resistance )

thus V = 24 × 13 = 312

KingofHeaven answered Dec 29, 2019

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