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Explain the kilowatt-hour (kW h) and compute the expense of operating electrical devices where energy is measured in kW h.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsElectricity and magnetismCore content

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Explain the kilowatt-hour (kW h) and compute the expense of operating electrical devices where energy is measured in kW h

  • This point belongs to Electrical energy and electrical power, especially Electrical energy and electrical power outcomes.
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Energy Consumption of Appliances

A washing machine has a power rating of 2 kW and is used for 1.5 hours. The cost of electricity is $0.12 per kWh.

  1. a

    Calculate the energy consumed by the washing machine in kWh.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Calculate the cost of running the washing machine for this duration.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
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