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An electric heater draws a current of 5 A, when connected to 220 V mains. Calculate the resistance of its filament.

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An electric heater draws a current of 5 A, when connected to 220 V mains. Calculate the resistance of its filament.

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Solution

I = 5 A; V = 220 V; R = ?

By Ohm's law, \[V = I.R\]

\[\therefore R = \frac{V}{I}\]

\[= \frac{220}{5}\]

= 44 Ω

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Chapter 7: Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law - NUMERICAL PROBLEMS ON OHW'S LAW [Page 165]

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Chapter 7 Electric Circuits, Resistance and Ohm's Law
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