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A microwave oven has 1200 W. If it receives 120 V of potential difference, what is the current in the microwave?
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A microwave oven has 1200 W. If it receives 120 V of potential difference, what is the current in the microwave?

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Answer:

10amps

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

Power =1200W

Voltage =120V

Required

The current I

From

P=IV

I= P/V

Substitute

I=1200/120

I= 10amps

Hence the current is 10amps

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