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This is a table that shows the watts used by some typical household appliances. Print out this table and calculate the amps needed for each appliance before going to the next step of this game. Watts ÷ Volts = Amps
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Appliance |
Watts |
÷ 120 volts |
= Amps |
|---|---|---|---|
air conditioner, 9,000 BTUs |
1050 | ||
answering machine |
6 |
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blender |
200 |
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can opener |
175 |
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chandelier |
300 |
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clock |
4 |
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coffee maker |
900 |
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computer |
400 |
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corn popper |
500 |
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curling iron |
80 |
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fan, ceiling |
60 |
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fan, window |
250 |
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frying pan, electric |
1150 |
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hair dryer |
1000 |
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ice-cream maker, electric |
150 |
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iron |
1080 |
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light bulb, 60-watt |
60 |
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light bulb, 75-watt |
75 |
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light bulb, 100-watt |
100 |
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microwave oven |
995 |
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printer, computer |
60 |
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radio |
50 |
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sewing machine |
75 |
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space heater |
1500 |
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toaster |
1150 |
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toothbrush, electric |
10 |
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TV |
300 |
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vacuum cleaner |
1220 |
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VCR/DVD |
30 |
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waffle iron |
1100 |
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Note that large appliances, like stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers, are not included on this list. That’s because each of these appliances draws a lot of current and is therefore on a circuit all by itself. |
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