A geyser is rated 1500 W, 250 V. This geyser is connected to 250 V mains. The current drawn will be:

6 A

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5 A

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40 A

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10 A

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Solution

The correct option is B $6 A$
Power, $P = V I$
For a $1500 W$ geyser rated for $250 V$ , the current through is given as $I = \frac{P}{V} = \frac{1500}{250} = 6 A$
Hence, the current flowing through the heater is $6 A$ .

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