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The current in a hair dryer measures 16 amps. The resistance of the hair dryer is 9 ohms. What is the voltage?

The current in a hair dryer measures 16 amps. The resistance of the hair dryer is 9 ohms. What is the voltage?
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The current in a hair dryer measures 16 amps. The resistance of the hair dryer is 9 ohms. What is the voltage?

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Using Ohm’s Law:

V=IR
V=(16)(9)

V = 144 volts
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