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A 350-watt vacuum is plugged into a 120-volt outlet and used for 30 seconds. How much current runs through the vacuum? 2.9 amps 4.0 amps 11.6 amps 42,000 amps

A 350-watt vacuum is plugged into a 120-volt outlet and used for 30 seconds. How much current runs through the vacuum? 2.9 amps 4.0 amps 11.6 amps 42,000 amps
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A 350-watt vacuum is plugged into a 120-volt outlet and used for 30 seconds. How much current runs through the vacuum? 2.9 amps 4.0 amps 11.6 amps 42,000 amps

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Power = (voltage) x (current)

350 watts = (120 volts) x (current)

350 watts / 120 volts = current

current = 2.917 Amperes continuously
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