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An electric iron is connected to a $200 V$ mains supply and draws a current of $4.0 A$ What is the power rating of the iron ?

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800 W

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50 W

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106 W

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112 W

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Solution

The correct option is A $800 W$
Operating voltage $V = 200 V$

Current drawn $I = 4 A$

Power rating $P = V \times I = 200 \times 4 = 800 W$

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