Normal extension cord safety should be mentioned. You know the drill. Never use damaged or frayed cords or risk electrocution or fire. Never place rugs, carpet or any item on top of an extension cord. Never plug a generator into your home via a wall outlet. For other ...
Extension cord connected to heater - Find the power An extension cord made of two wires of diameter 0.129 cm (no. 16 copper wire) and of length 2.7 m is connected to an electric heater which draws 15.0 A on a 120V line. How much power is dissipated in the cord? Do I just use P=...