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An appliance rated 440 W, 220V is connected across 220V supply.

(a) Calculate the maximum current that the appliance can draw.

(b) Calculate the resistance of the appliance.

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(a) Maximum current drawn = I = WV\dfrac{\text{W}}{\text{V}} = 440220\dfrac{440}{220} = 2A

(b) Resistance of the appliance = R = WI2\dfrac{\text{W}}{\text{I}^2} = 4404\dfrac{440}{4} = 110Ω

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