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An ultrasound machine uses 1.64 × 105 watts of power. If it draws 12.0 amps of current, what is the resistance?

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Answer:

R = 1138.9 Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello,

In this case, for the given power (P) and current (I), we can compute the resistance (R) via:

R = P / I²

Thus, we obtain:

R = 1.64x10⁵ W / (12.0 A)²

R = 1138.9 Ω

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