A fish-tank heater is rated at 85 W when connected to 120 V. The heating element is a coil of Nichrome wire. When uncoiled, the wire has a total length of 3.0 m What is the diameter of the wire? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. d = Value Units Submit Request Answer AN • Previous Next P 國 a 03/04/2022 2000

A fish-tank heater is rated at 85 W when connected to 120 V. The heating element is a coil of Nichrome wire. When uncoiled, the wire has a total length of 3.0 m What is the diameter of the wire? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. d = Value Units Submit Request Answer AN • Previous Next P 國 a 03/04/2022 2000

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11CQ: If you were to design an electric heater using Nichrome wire as the heating element, what parameters...

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