A 500W electric oven plugged into a 220 V source will consume an electric current of
A
4.88A
B
2.27A
C
6.43A
D
3.23A
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Answer: B. 2.27A
(I = \(\frac{\text{P}}{\text{V}}\) = \(\frac{500}{220}\) ≈ 2.27 A.)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #74361)