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Question #345143

The heating element in a hair dryer is rated at 5kW and

220V . How much current does it draw?

Expert's answer

"P=IV"

"I=\\frac{P}{V}=\\frac{5000\\:\\rm W}{220\\:\\rm V}=22.7\\:\\rm A"

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