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A microwave oven has a resistance of 24 ohms It draws 5 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?

Ohm's Law says Voltage = Current x Resistance V = 5 x 24 = 120 V.


If you measure the current coming from a wall outlet in your house will it give the same reading the meter uses to compute your home energy use?

No. Current does not come from a wall outlet unless the wall outlet is part of a complete circuit.


What is the voltage of house current is it 208 v?

208 v three-phase supplies are an option for American properties, because the line to neutral voltage is 120 v.


What will happen to the circuit if the power supply is change from AC to DC?

This depends on the circuit in question. If the circuit only has resistors and maybe incandescent light bulbs, then with an equvalent RMS voltage of AC, to the previous DC, the circuit will behave almost the same. If the circuit has components such as capacitors and inductors, then the current will be shifted to flow at a waveform which no longer matches the voltage waveform. If you're talking about a circuit which was designed to run on a 12 volt battery, then you go and plug it into the wall, it will probably break, as the equivalent voltage causes a much higher current than these components were designed to handle.


Compared to the Zebra S4M, is the Zebra LP2824 of a better quality and price value?

An AC powered unregulated power supply usually uses a transformer to convert the voltage from the wall outlet (mains) to a different, nowadays usually lower, voltage. If it is used to produce DC, a rectifier is used to convert alternating voltage to a pulsating direct voltage, followed by a filter, comprising one or more capacitors, resistors, and sometimes inductors, to filter out (smooth) most of the pulsation.

Related Questions

What is the standard voltage and amperage of a wall outlet?

The standard voltage of a wall outlet is 120 volts, and the standard amperage is 15 amps.


What is the standard wall outlet voltage used in most households?

The standard wall outlet voltage used in most households is 120 volts.


What do you use to check for a line voltage sags?

There is a type of voltmeter which prints out a graph of voltage against time. This can be left installed in a wall outlet for a period of time, such as a week, and it will provide a record of the supply voltage variation over that period.


How much voltage does a wall outlet supply?

Usually 110 volts


What does a voltage waveform look like?

It can take (almost) any form, but what comes out of your wall is close to a sine-wave.


How much voltage does a wall outlet usually supply?

Usually 110 volts


Will a 12 volt light plug into a standard wall outlet?

No, it will cause the bulb to blow. A 12 volt light is DC voltage and your home outlet is AC voltage.


What is AC voltage at wall outlet?

I think it depends on country to country. In India, it is 220V-230V


What converts the power from a wall outlet so the computer can use it?

The power from a wall outlet is converted for computer use by a device called a power supply unit (PSU). The PSU transforms the high-voltage alternating current (AC) from the outlet into low-voltage direct current (DC) needed by the computer's components. It also regulates the voltage to ensure safe and consistent power delivery to the motherboard, CPU, and other peripherals.


Should an all-in-one scanner be plugged into the wall outlet?

Yes, an all-in-one scanner should be plugged into a wall outlet to ensure proper power supply and functionality. It is recommended to follow the manufacturer's instructions and use the provided power adapter to connect the scanner to a power source.


Could low voltage from a wall outlet cause a home theater system DVD amlifier to not turn on?

try the thecircuitdetective.com for an answer to your question.


I have 230 wall ac unit I want to replace can you buy a 115 voltage unit and use it?

As long as the outlet is right for the 115, you can buy it.