A 600-W coffee pot and a 600-W microwave oven are operated at the same time in the household wired to a 120-V circuit. The total current drawn is
A) 1.0 A.
B) 2.0 A.
C) 6.0 A.
D) 8.0 A.
E) 10 A.

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The total power consumed by the coffee pot and microwave oven is 600 W + 600 W = 1200 W. The total current drawn can be calculated using the formula $I = \frac{P}{V}$, where $I$ is the current, $P$ is the power, and $V$ is the voltage. Substituting the given values, $I = \frac{1200 W}{120 V} = 10 A$.

A 600-W Coffee Pot and a 600-W Microwave Oven Are