A 1,000-watt lamp operates on 120 volts. How much current does it draw, rounded to three decimal places?

To determine the current drawn by a 1,000-watt lamp operating at 120 volts, you can use the formula that relates power (watts), voltage (volts), and current (amperes). The formula is as follows:

[ I = \frac{P}{V} ]

where:

• ( P ) is the power in watts,

• ( V ) is the voltage in volts, and

• ( I ) is the current in amperes.

Plugging in the values for this lamp:

[ I = \frac{1000 , \text{watts}}{120 , \text{volts}} ]

Calculating this gives:

[ I = \frac{1000}{120} \approx 8.3333 , \text{A} ]

Rounding this value to three decimal places results in 8.333 A. This result correctly reflects the relationship between power, voltage, and current under normal operating conditions for electrical appliances. Therefore, the choice indicating that the current drawn is approximately 8.333 A is valid based on these calculations.

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