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Gargamel wants to cook Physics Smurf in a toaster. if the toaster has a potential difference of 120 V and produces a current of 4.0 A, how much power does the toaster consume?

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Final answer:

The power consumed by a toaster with a potential difference of 120 V and a current of 4.0 A is calculated using the formula P = IV. The result is 480 watts of power.

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of power consumed by a toaster can be calculated using the formula P = IV, where P is the power in watts, I is the current in amperes, and V is the potential difference in volts. Given a toaster with a potential difference of 120 V and a current of 4.0 A, the power consumed by the toaster can be calculated as follows:

P = I × V

P = 4.0 A × 120 V

P = 480 W

Therefore, the toaster consumes 480 watts of power.

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