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A circuit contains nine 250-watt lamps connected in parallel across a 120-volt circuit. How much power is consumed by the circuit?
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A circuit contains nine 250-watt lamps connected in parallel across a 120-volt circuit. How much power is consumed by the circuit?

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Power consumed = 2250 watt

Step-by-step explanation:

When resistive loads are connected in parallel to a voltage source, the powers are additive.

Power consumed = Number of lamps * Power consumed by each lamp

Power consumed = 9 * 250

Power consumed = 2250 watt

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