Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Chapter 8, Problem 67RQ
The computer system on the Indian Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) requires a 5-volt [V] power supply capable of delivering a peak power of 205 watts [W], What is the maximum current, in units of amperes [A], the power supply needs to be able to deliver to the onboard computer?
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