Chapter 32: Q. 34 (page 925)
The heating element of a hair drier dissipates when connected to a power line. What is its resistance?
Short Answer
In a circuit power is dissipated by resistance only.
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Chapter 32: Q. 34 (page 925)
The heating element of a hair drier dissipates when connected to a power line. What is its resistance?
In a circuit power is dissipated by resistance only.
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