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If a 110-volt appliance requires 20 amps, what is the total power consumed?

P = IV

I = Amps

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Unit for power is watts (w)
p=IV
110x20=2200W
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Answer:

2200 W

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the given relation between current, voltage, and power to find the power requirement:

P = IV

P = (20 A)(110 V) = 2200 W

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