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A device uses 750 W for 2 hours. How much energy does it use?

  1. 1.5×103 J
  2. 5.4×106 J
  3. 2.7×106 J
  4. 5.4×103 J

Answer

B. 5.4×106 J

Solution

E=Pt=(750 W)(7200 s)=5.4×106 J (that is 1.5 kWh).

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