College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 21 - AC Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 748: 11

Answer

RMS current $=0.333A$ Peak current $=0.471A$ R=$360Ohm$

Work Step by Step

Average power = $40W$, RMS voltage = $120V$ $P=I^{2}R=IV$ RMS current = $\frac{40}{120}=0.333A$ Peak current = $\sqrt 2\times0.333=0.471A$ Resistance = $\frac{V_{RMS}^{2}}{P_{avg}}=\frac{120\times 120}{40}=360Ohm$
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