What is the maximum power consumption of a 3.0-V portable CD player that draws a maximum of 290 mA of current? Express your answer using two significant figures.

The power consumption by the CD player is 0.87 watts.

Explanation:

Given that,

Voltage of the portable CD player, V = 3 volt

Maximum current drawing the CD player,

We need to find the maximum power consumption by the CD player. We know that the electrical power of any appliance is given by :

So, the power consumption by the CD player is 0.87 watts. Hence, this is the required solution.

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