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An electric heater is rated at 1500 W, a toaster at 750 W, and an electric grill at 1000 W. The three appliances are connected in parallel to common 120 V household circuit. (a) How much current does each draw? (b) Is a circuit with a 25.0 Amp circuit breaker sufficient in this situation? Numerically justify your answer.

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
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ISBN: 9780321625922

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