Whether switching on the toaster would trip the
Answer to Problem 10PEA
Switching on the toaster will trip the circuit breaker.
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for Ohm’s Law.
Here,
Rewrite the above equation for current.
Write the expression for power.
Here,
Rewrite the above equation to calculate the current.
Write the expression for the total current requirement by all the equipments.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
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Calculate the total power of all the lightbulbs.
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The total current requirement by all the equipments is greater than
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