Problem Set 3 Solution.

1. A toaster has a resistance of 0.014kS and is plugged into a 120-V outlet. What
is the current in kA?

Step 1. Conversion

Given: 0.014kS Target: ?S

Path: kS 6 S
C. F.:

Computation:
Step 2. Solving

Using Ohms Law

Step 3. Conversion

Given: 8.57A Target: ?kA

Path: A 6 kA
C. F.:

Computation:

2. In the arctic, electric socks are useful because they have an electric wire woven
into the socks. Usually, a 9-V battery powers the circuit in each of the socks. The
current in the wire is 110mA. Determine the resistance of the wire in mS.
Step 1. Conversion

Given: 110mA Target: ?A

Path: mA 6 A
C. F.:

Computation:
Step 2. Solving

Using Ohms Law

Step 3. Conversion

Given: 81.2S Target: ?mS

Path: S 6 mS
C. F.:

Computation:

3. A light bulb that is plugged into 0.120-kV outlet has a resistance of 0.192kS.
a. What is the current through the bulb in mA?
Step 1. Conversion

Given: 0.120kV Target: ?V

Path: kV 6 V
C. F.:

Computation:
Given: 0.192kS Target: ?S
Path: kS 6 S
C. F.:

Computation:

Step 2. Solving

Using Ohms Law

Step 3. Conversion

Given: 0.625A Target: ?mA

Path: A 6 mA
C. F.:

Computation:
 b. How much energy the bulb consumes in 3 hours?

Step 1.
Given: 3hrs Target: ?s
Path: hr 6 s
C. F.:

Computation:

Step 2.
Let E be the energy consumed by the bulb in 3 hrs

4. An electric blanket that is connected to 120-V outlet consumes 0.140kW

a. What is the resistance of the blanket in kS?
Step 1.
Given: 0.140kW Target: ?W
Path: kW6 W
C. F.:

Computation:

Step 2.
Using Ohms Law and the expression for power

Step 3.
Given: 103S Target: ?kS
Path: S6 kS
C. F.:

Computation:

b. What is the current through the blanket in kA?

Step 1. Is not necessary
Step 2.
Using the Ohms Law

Step 3.

Given: 1.17A Target: ?kA

Path: A6 kA
C. F.:

Computation:

5. A 0.050kS resistor carries a current 25 A.

a. How much power in mW is used by this resistor?
Step 1.
Given: 0.050kS Target: ?S
Path: kS6 S
C. F.:

Computation:

Step 2.
Using the Ohms Law and the expression for the power

Step 3.
Given: 31250W Target: ?mW
Path: W6 mW
C. F.:

Computation:

b. What is the potential difference in kV across this resistor?

Step 1. is not necessary

Step 2. Using the Ohms Law
Step 3.

Step 3.
Given: 1250V Target: ?kV
Path: V6 kV
C. F.:

Computation: