Sure, let's solve this step-by-step.
1. Understand the given values:
- Voltage (V) = 240 volts
- Power (P) = 1000 watts
2. Recall the formula relating power, voltage, and current:
Power (P) = Voltage (V) * Current (I)
3. Rearrange the formula to solve for current (I):
Current (I) = Power (P) / Voltage (V)
4. Substitute the given values into the equation:
[tex]\( I = \frac{P}{V} = \frac{1000 \text{ watts}}{240 \text{ volts}} \)[/tex]
5. Perform the calculation:
[tex]\( I = 4.166666666666667 \)[/tex] am
So, the maximum current the kettle can draw is approximately [tex]\( 4.17 \)[/tex] amperes.
