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Problem: The current drawn by a 1200-W toaster connected to 120 V is 10 Amps. The resistance of the toaster coils is a. 18 ohms b. 12 ohms c. 6 ohms d. None of the above

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The current drawn by a 1200-W toaster connected to 120 V is 10 Amps. The resistance of the toaster coils is 

a. 18 ohms 

b. 12 ohms 

c. 6 ohms 

d. None of the above

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