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A heating coil with a resistance of 58 Ω is used in a coffee cup immersion heater. Calculate the current flowing through the coil when it is powered at 1.5 volts.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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