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    Calculating Power Output of a 580W Heater in the US

    Okay after some consideration of the question asked, I figured it out. Thanks for all the help'
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    Calculating Power Output of a 580W Heater in the US

    Irms is what I need to find th US power outout, I have no resistance, P is the answer I'm looking for, so voltage is the same. I'm lost here how does this help? I assumed that Europe used DC because You need different plugs there.
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    Calculating Power Output of a 580W Heater in the US

    Homework Statement A 580w heater is designed for use in Germany, where electric outlets supply 230V(rms) service. What is the power output of the heater when plugged into a 120V(rms) outlet in the U.S.? Ignore the effects of temperature on the heater's resistance. Homework Equations...