Finding resistance/Power Consumption

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The electric cooker operates at two settings, drawing 1A on low and 3A on high, with a voltage of 230V. The resistance for the low setting is calculated as 230Ω, while the high setting yields a resistance of approximately 76.67Ω. Power consumption can be calculated using the formula P = I²R, resulting in 230W for the low setting and about 690W for the high setting. An alternative method for calculating power is P = VI, which can also be applied. The calculations are correct, but it's important to ensure proper units are assigned throughout.
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An electric cooker has two settings, high and low. It takes 1A at the low setting and 3A at the high setting (It lists 230 as the voltage on the diagram)

Find the resistance of R1 & R2 (they are parallel circuits)

V=IR (R= V/I)
high setting: R=V/I ... R = 230V/3A = 76.6667Ω
low setting: R=V/I ... R = 230V/1A = 230Ω


I figure I'm doing something wrong since the answers I come out with a bit weird

Part 2

Calculate the power consumption

P = I²R

P = 1²A*230 | P = 3²A*76.6
 
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glasgowm said:
high setting: R=V/I ... R = 230V/3A = 76.6667Ω
low setting: R=V/I ... R = 230V/1A = 230Ω


I figure I'm doing something wrong since the answers I come out with a bit weird
Looks good to me.

Part 2

Calculate the power consumption

P = I²R

P = 1²A*230 | P = 3²A*76.6
Also good. But complete the calculation and assign proper units.

(Power consumption can also be calculated using P = VI.)
 
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