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The current drawn by 1.5 kW operated at 220 V water heater is:

A

`6.9 A`

B

`14.9 A`

C

`15 A`

D

`6.82 A`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`P = VI " ":." 1" = P/V`
` = (1.5 xx10^3)/220 = 6.82 A`
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