Determine curren in a 1500 W water heater connected to 220 V

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To determine the current in a 1500 W water heater connected to 220 V, basic electrical formulas for power, voltage, and current should be applied. The discussion raises questions about whether the voltage is AC or DC, with a suggestion that it may be a DC problem due to lack of additional information. For AC, clarification is needed regarding whether to calculate peak or RMS current and whether to consider reactance or resistance. The thermal energy provided by the heater in one hour also requires understanding of power definitions. Participants are encouraged to list relevant formulas and attempt calculations for guidance.
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A 1500 W heater is connected to 220 V. Calculate
a) the current in the heater
b) the resistance of the heater
c) the termal energy provided by the heater in 1 hour
 
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Is 220V AC or DC?
If AC;

a) do you want the rms or peak current?
b) the reactance or resistance?
c) did you mean "thermal" energy?

Either way, these question use the very basic formulas for power, voltage and current. Look up the most simplest formulas relating those quantities and attempt the question.
c) tests your understanding of the fundamental definition of power...see what you can find.
 
Don't know if it should be AC or DC...
a) peak current
b) resistance
c) yes, sorry i meant thermal

Thanks.
 
adrianakarad said:
Don't know if it should be AC or DC...
a) peak current
b) resistance
c) yes, sorry i meant thermal

Thanks.

It'll probably be best if you list down the formula's you think you should use, and attempt it..we can tell you if your on the right track then..
 
Sounds like a DC problem to me, just because no other information was given (or at least given in your post)
 
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