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Calculate Rheostat Resistance from Power

The document calculates the resistance needed for a coil to draw 90W of power from a 115V line by using the power formula and solving for resistance.

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Calculate Rheostat Resistance from Power

The document calculates the resistance needed for a coil to draw 90W of power from a 115V line by using the power formula and solving for resistance.

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Solution: Power taken by coil=90 W

We know, Power=V^2/R, where V: Line voltage and R:Resistance

Or,90=115^2/R

Or,R=115^2/90=146.944 ohm.

Rheostat resistance=146.44-72=74.94 ohm.(answer)

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