Question 13008 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
A single-phase 240 volt resistive load draws 32 amperes. What is the load in kilowatts?
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Correct answer to question 13008
- D: 7.68 kW
Explanation
For a resistive single-phase load, P = E x I = 240 x 32 = 7,680 W = 7.68 kW. Applying 1.732 (13.30 kW) or dividing by it (4.43 kW) only belongs in three-phase calculations.
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