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The heating element in a soldering iron has a resistance of $391 \Omega$. Find the average power dissipated in the soldering iron if it is connected to a voltage source of 117 V rms.
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- Resistance of the heating element: R = 391 Ω - Applied voltage: V = 117 V rms Show more…
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