Question

A 1,200-watt water heater is plugged into a 120-volt outlet and used for 1.5 hours. How much current runs through the vacuum? @KonradZuse

Answer 1

Power is P(t) * V(t)

Answer 2

all i can find online are calculators to answer the problem. i cant find a formula so i can learn how to do this :(

Answer 3

I(t)*

Answer 4

so 1200 = i(1.5) * 120(1.5)

Answer 5

1200/1.5 = i * 120

Answer 6

so 1200/ 1.5 is 800______ 800=i*120_________ \[\frac{ 800 }{ 120 }\] =i so i =6.7?

Answer 7

thats not one of my answer choices though

Answer 8

is it 10?

Answer 9

well, thanks anyway

Answer 10

didn't see your replies here, sorry. What are your choices?

Answer 11

oh wait.... 1.5 HOURS...........

Answer 12

so we need to do 60 seconds * 60 mins * 1.5 hours