College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 21 - AC Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 748: 3

Answer

$1.2A$

Work Step by Step

$P_{avg}=i_{RMS}\times V_{RMS}$ i.e. $P_{avg}=R(i_{RMS})^{2}$ Now, average power = $15W$, $R=10Ohm$ Thus, $i_{RMS}=\sqrt \frac{15}{10}=1.2A$
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