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Re: [Phys-l] Phys-l Digest, Vol 15, Issue 5



The article at:

<http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_care_sat/1272291.html?page=2
&c=y>

states that the defrosters operate at 12 V and draw between 10 and 20 amps,
depending on the application.

Gene

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3. An auto rear window defroster operates on 12 V. I believe the elements
are connected in parallel, and run across much of the back window. Does
anyone know the resistance of a given element, so I can get the total
resistance, current, power, etc? Or is it different for each car?

Thanks in advance for your insights and answers!