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An electric heater draws 12 amps from a 120 volt power source. How much power does the heater dissipate?

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An electric heater draws 12 amps from a 120 volt power source. How much power does the heater dissipate?

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The power P in an electrical circuit is given by the product of the voltage V and the current I. This relationship is expressed by the formula:

P = V * I

where: P is the power in watts, V is the voltage in volts, and I is the current in amperes.

Given that the heater draws a current of 12 amps from a 120 volt power source, we can substitute these values into the formula to find the power dissipated by the heater:

P = 120 volts * 12 amps = 1440 watts.

So, the heater dissipates 1440 watts of power.

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