Now the friends attempt to use their knowledge to work a
problem.
A heater is rated at 1600 W at a potential difference of 120 V.
What is the current though the nichrome wire of the heater when it
is turned on?
________ A
What is the resistance in the wire?
________ Ω
Now the friends attempt to use their knowledge to work a problem. A heater is rated...
When an electric heater is turned on, the Nichrome heating element is at 0o C and draws a current of 14 A, with a potential difference of 120 V between the ends of the element. The element heats up to 873° C, with the potential difference constant. Find the final current. (The temperature coefficient of resistivity of Nichrome is 4.0 × 10-4 (°C)-1.)
When an electric heater is turned on, the Nichrome heating element is at 0° C and draws a current of 17 A, with a potential difference of 120 V between the ends of the element. The element heats up to 794° C, with the potential difference constant. Find the final current. (The temperature coefficient of resistivity of Nichrome is 4.0 10-4 (°C)-1.)
An electric heater has a Nichrome heating element with a resistance of 7 Ω at 20oC. When 118 V are applied, the electric current heats the Nichrome wire to 980oC. What is the operating wattage of this heater? (The temperature coefficient of resistivity of Nichrome is α = 0.0004 Co-1)
5. An electric heater has a Nichrome heating element with a resistance of 9 Ω at 20°C. When l 16 V are applied, the electric current heats the Nichrome wire to 1060 C What is the operating wattage of this heater? The temperature coefficient of resistivity of Nichrome is α-0.0004 C Watts
A 120-V fish-tank heater is rated at 110 W.1. Calculate the current through the heater when it is operating.2. Calculate its resistance.No referring, please.
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Chapter 26, Problem 053 A 120 V potential difference is applied to a space heater that dissipates 708 W during operation. (a) What is its resistance during operation? (b) At what rate do electrons flow through any cross section of the heater element? (a) Number Uriiii (b) Number Units