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Revision as of 07:52, 11 June 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy used for electrical appliances and in electrical bills.
About kilowatt-hours
- The kilowatt-hour is used by electricity suppliers instead of Joules.
- A kilowatt-hour is calculated by multiplying the power rating of an appliance in kilowatts by the time the appliance is used for in hours.
- A kilowatt-hour is 3,600,000 Joules.
Equation
Example Calculations
- The amount of energy an appliance uses depends on the power rating and how long the appliance is used for.
- Energy usage for appliances is measured in kilowatt-hours. This means all power ratings need to be in kilowatts and time should be in hours.
- Energy can be calculated with the equation: Energy = Power x time
Filament Bulb
A 60Watt filament bulb may be used for 8 hours a day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
Energy Saving Bulb
A 25Watt energy saving bulb may be used for 8 hours a day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
Kettle
A 2000Watt kettle may be used for 30 minutes a day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
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Television
A 250Watt television is left on for 3 hours each day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
Refrigerator
A 200Watt refrigerator is on for 24 hours each day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
Oven
A 2500Watt oven is used for 45 minutes each day. Calculate the energy in kilowatt-hours. |
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