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A 660W electric heater operates at 120V. What is the resistance? What intensity of current flows...

A 660W electric heater operates at 120V. What is the resistance? What intensity of current flows through the resistance? What is the amount of heat developed in [Cal/s]? If the line voltage drops to 110V, what power will the heater absorb in W? Suppose R = constant

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