An electric heater is marked 1000 W, 230 V.

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Problem

An electric heater is marked 1000 W, 230 V. (i) Calculate the resistance of the heating element when operating under marked conditions. (ii) The heater is now connected to a 200 V mains supply. Determine the power it will now dissipate. (iii) State, with calculation, whether operating the heater at 200 V is safe for the element.

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