P 2.4-7 An electric heater is connected to a constant 250-V source and absorbs 1000 W. Subsequently, this heater is connected to a constant 220-V source. What power does it absorb from the 220-V source? What is the resistance of the heater?

 

Hint: Model the electric heater as a resistor.

 

Consider the heater as a resistor then we have

 

So connected to the first heater,

And connected to the second heater

 

Solving for R

 

The Power absorbed can be found from

 

 

 

 

 

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