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Current Electricity: Power in Parallel MCQ

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Power in ParallelMediumQuestion 31665

Question

Three heaters of 100 W, 200 W, 400 W rated at 220 V are connected in parallel. Total power consumed is:
  1. A
    700 W
    Correct
  2. B
    400 W
  3. C
    1 kW
  4. D
    350 W

Correct answer

700 W

Explanation

In parallel at rated voltage, each works at rated power. Total = 100+200+400 = 700 W.

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