A tablet draws 10.0 A when plugged into a 150-V line. If another tablet has twice as much resistance, what would the current of the second tablet be if plugged into the same line?

0.60 A

1.5 A

5 A

15 A

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Donald Mayer

Physics

8 August, 11:13

A tablet draws 10.0 A when plugged into a 150-V line. If another tablet has twice as much resistance, what would the current of the second tablet be if plugged into the same line?

0.60 A

1.5 A

5 A

15 A

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Anabelle Chung · Answer 1

5A

Explanation:

In case 1, I = 10A, V = 150volt

Using Ohms law, V = IR

R = V/I = 150/10 = 15 ohms

Case 2, when R is double

R = 15 ohms

I = V/R = 150/30 = 5A

A tablet draws 10.0 A when plugged into a 150-V line. If another tablet has twice as much resistance, what would the current of the second tablet be if plugged into the same line?0.60 A1.5 A5 A15 A

A tablet draws 10.0 A when plugged into a 150-V line. If another tablet has twice as much resistance, what would the current of the second tablet be if plugged into the same line?

0.60 A

1.5 A

5 A

15 A