A device on a 230 V supply draws 2 A. What power does it use?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 460 W
- Step 1: P = VI. Step 2. 230 × 2 = 460. Answer: 460 W. Why not the others: 115 divides and the others add or subtract.
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