A portable heater draws of current from a household outlet

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Problem

A portable heater draws

5.0\,\text{A}

of current from a

120\,\text{V}

household outlet. Calculate the power dissipated by the heater. (a)

1.2\times10^{3}\,\text{W}

(b)

6.0\times10^{2}\,\text{W}

(c)

3.0\times10^{3}\,\text{W}

(d)

2.4\times10^{2}\,\text{W}

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