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Three heaters each rated *250 W, 100 V are connected in parallel to a 100 V supply. Calculate :
the total current taken from the supply,

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Resistance of Each Heater The resistance \( R \) of each heater can be calculated using the formula: \[ R = \frac{V^2}{P} \] where \( V \) is the voltage rating and \( P \) is the power rating. ...
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