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A heater is rated as 220 volts, and 880 watts. What is the current drawn by the heater when connected to a 220 V a.c. mains ? Calculate the resistance of heater.

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V = 220 Volt
P = 880 Watt
`R=V^2/P= (20 xx220)/880 =55Omega`
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