An electric kettle operates at 110V. What is the resistance of the kettle if the power is 1.5kW?



8.1 Ω

1.4 Ω

81 Ω

14 Ω

I'm stuck between A and B

1 answer

v = i r so i = v/r
P = i v = i^2 r = v^2/r
1500 = 110^2/r
r = 8.07 Ohms