Samantha's hair dryer uses 1500 watts of power from a source of 120 V. What is the current?

Kiersten Edwards

Kiersten Edwards

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2023-01-06

Samantha's hair dryer uses 1500 watts of power from a source of 120 V. What is the current?

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twnelauj4x

twnelauj4x

Beginner2023-01-07Added 8 answers

The relationship is used to determine current (I) from known voltage (V) and power (P):
P=IV
Then,
1500W=Iā‹…(120V)
I=1500120=12.5A

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