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A 2400W electric toaster is connected to a standard 120 V wall outlet. A family
measured their monthly toaster usage to be 6.5 hrs.
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1) How much electrical energy (in kilowatt hours - kWh) did the toaster dissipate
during the measured month? (round to 1 decimal place & do not include units)
2) If the local power company charges $0.13/kWh, then calculate (in $) the monthly
total cost of this toaster. (round to 2 decimals & do not include units)

Sagot :

Answer:

1) 15.6

2) 2.03

Explanation:

The power output of the electric toaster, P = 2,400 W

The voltage rating of the power outlet, V = 120 V

The number of hours the toaster is used during a month = 6.5 hours

1) Electrical energy, E = Electrical power, P × Time, t

The electrical energy dissipated by the toaster, 'E', is given as follows;

E = 2,400 W × 6.5 hrs = 15,600 Wh = 15.6 kWh

The electrical energy dissipated by the toaster, during the measured month in kWh, E = 15.6

2) Let 'C' represent the monthly cost of toaster and let 'B' represent the amount charged by the local power company, we have;

The charges for (electrical) power by the local power company, B = $0.13/kWh

The monthly cost of the toaster, C = E × B

∴ C = 15.6 kWh × $0.13/kWh = $2.028

By rounding off to 2 decimals, the monthly cost of the toaster (in $), C ≈ 2.03.