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What is the demand load, in amps, for one household electric range with a nameplate rating of 16.75kw, 10,240v? select one:

a. 39.79a
b. 41.67a
c. 48.25a
d. 53.33a

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Final answer:

The demand load calculation provided suggests an unusually low result due to an atypical voltage value given for a household electric range. If we use a standard residential voltage of 240V, the current would be 53.33 A. Option D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the demand load in amps for an electric range with a nameplate rating of 16.75 kW at 10,240V, we use the formula for electrical power: Power (P) = Voltage (V) × Current (I). Rearranging the formula to find the current gives us: Current (I) = Power (P) / Voltage (V). Substituting the given values:

I = 16750 W / 10240 V

This results in: I = 1.63672 A. However, this seems unusually low for a household electric range. It's important to note that electric ranges typically use a voltage of 240V in residential settings, not 10,240V. It is possible that the voltage provided in the question is a typo. If we assume the voltage to be 240V (a standard for household ranges), the correct current would be:

I = 16750 W / 240 V

This results in: I = 53.33 A. Since this value is not provided in the options, there might be a mistake either in the question itself or in our assumptions regarding the voltage.

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