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KCET · Physics · Current Electricity

An electric heater rated \(220 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(550 \mathrm{~W}\) is connected to AC mains. The current drawn by it is

  1. A \(0.8 \mathrm{~A}\)
  2. B \(2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)
  3. C \(0.4 \mathrm{~A}\)
  4. D \(1.25 \mathrm{~A}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(I=\frac{P}{V}=\frac{550}{220}=2.5 \mathrm{~A}\)