The current flowing through a lamp is 1. 5 A. It is plugged into a 120 V outlet. What is the resistance of the lamp? Ω.

Polaretto asked Jun 16, 2023

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Answer:

80 [Ω].

Step-by-step explanation:

according the formula I=U/R, where U=120[V], I=1.5[A], the required resistance can be calculated

$R=(U)/(I); \ => \ R=(120)/(1.5)=80[Ohm].$

Goric answered Jun 21, 2023

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