A toaster is listed as 1560 W. When it is plugged into a 120 V circuit and starts to make toast, how many amperes will it draw?
A) 13
B) 1440
C) 1680
D) 187,200

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The current drawn by the toaster can be calculated using the formula P = IV, where P is power in watts, I is current in amperes, and V is voltage in volts. Rearranging the formula to solve for I gives I = P/V. Substituting the given values, I = 1560W / 120V = 13A.

A Toaster Is Listed as 1560 W