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There is a relationship between power P, voltage V and current I. This relationship is best summarised by this formula: P=IV this gives us (current) I = P/V this gives total current =1200/120 =10 ampere

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Power[Watt] = Voltage[Volts] x Current[Amperes], i.e. P = VI -----[1] In current situation: Power = 100 Watt Voltage = 120 Volts Thus, Current I = P/V, from eqn.[1] => I = 100/120 => I = 0.833333333 Amperes . [Answer]

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Zero amps will flow. If the outlet is a normal household receptacle outlet in North America, the breaker will trip. This is because the circuit is protected at 15 amps. Using the equation Amps = Watts/Volts = 2400/120 = 20 amps. As you can see this is why the breaker will trip. Using the equation Watts = Amps x Volts = 15 x 120 = 1800 Watts. This is why the maximum wattage allowed by the electrical code on a normal household circuit is 1800 watts.

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Just quickly looking at this (it's been a while) but, P = I*V, and Mr. Ohm states... I = V/R substitue V/R for I and you'd get P = V^2/R or... 1.2KW?

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120V / 12 ohms = 10amps. 120V * 10amps = 1200 Watts.

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For a simple load (e.g., pure resistive like the heater element in an electric oven)

Watts=Amps*Volts

2400 W = 20 A * 120 V

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The formula you are looking for is W = E squared/R.

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100 watts / 120 volts = .833 amps

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20 amps. Watts/volts=amps

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