Question 10:
How many 176 Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
Answer:
For x number of resistors of resistance 176 Ω, the equivalent resistance of the
resistors connected in parallel is given by Ohm’s law as
V= IR
R = V/I
where,
Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Current, I = 5 A
Equivalent resistance of the combination = R, given as
Therefore, four resistors of 176 Ω are required to draw the given amount of current.
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