A heater is designed to operate with a power of 1000 W in a 100 V line. It is connected in combination with a resistance of 10 and a resistance R, to a 100 V mains as shown in figure. For the heater to operate at 62.5 W, the value of R should be . [figure]
Answer
5
Solution
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RH = V2P = 10021000 = 10
At 62.5 W: iH = 62.510 = 2.5 A, VBC = 2.5 10 = 25 V
Drop across 10 Ω = 100 - 25 = 75 V i = 7510 = 7.5 A
iR = 7.5 - 2.5 = 5 A
R = 255 = 5
Answer: 5