JAMB - Physics (2020 - No. 35)

Which of the following instruments consumes the highest current?

I. Electric iron

II. Television set

III. Torchlight

IV. Immersion heater

250v

220v

6v

110v

1kW

110W

30W

500W

I
II
III
IV

Explanation

(I)  I = \(\frac{P}{V} = \frac{1000}{25}\) = 4A

(II) I = \(\frac{110}{220}\) = 0.5A

(III) I = \(\frac{30}{6}\) = 5A

(IV) I = \(\frac{500}{110}\) = 4.55A

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