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Calculate the resistance of a 2kW electric heater when connected to 220 volt source.

User Yasir Ijaz
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Answer:

P = (V^2)xR

so, R = P/(V^2)

R = 2x1000/(220x220)

R = 0.04132 ohms

Step-by-step explanation:

Power equals the square of potential times the resistance of the heater.

Here P is power R is resistance and V is potential difference.

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