Question 2.3: An electric iron is connected to 120 V and has a current dra......

Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity [1002131]

An electric iron is connected to 120 V and has a current draw of 8 A. How much power is used by the iron?

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The quantity to be found is watts, or power. The known quantities are voltage and amperage. The proper formula to use is shown in Figure 2–19.

P = EI

P = 120 V $\times$ 8 A

P = 960 W

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