Current and Electric Circuits :: Problem 6

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Problem 6: An electric drill rated at 400W is connected to a 240V power line. How much current does it draw?

Solution:

Step: 1 Overview

See the overview of problem 3.

Given:

P=400W
V=240V

Required:

I=?

Solution:

We know that:
P=VI
I=P/V
I=400W/240V
I=1.67A (Ans)