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What is the resistance of a 1000 w (120 v ) hair dryer?

User Narveson
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I believe the resistance is 14.4r. I used the ohm's law calculator so apologies if I'm wrong.
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Resistance of the hair dryer=

Step-by-step explanation:


p=(V^2)/(R)

P= power=1000 W

V= voltage= 120 V

so 1000= (120)²/R

R=14.4 ohm

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