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An electric iron is rated 220 V, 2 kW. If the iron is used for 3h daily find the cost of running it for one week if it costs ₹ 4.25 per kWh. - Physics

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An electric iron is rated 220 V, 2 kW. If the iron is used for 3h daily find the cost of running it for one week if it costs ₹ 4.25 per kWh.

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उत्तर

Given,

Power (P) = 2 kW,

Voltage (V) = 220V

Time (t) = 7 x 3 = 21 h

From relation,

E = P x t

Substituting the values in the formula above, we get,

E = 2 x 21 = 42 per kWh

Cost for 1 kWh of energy = ₹ 4.25

Total cost for 42kWh of energy = 4.25 x 42 =  ₹ 178.50

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पाठ 8: Current Electricity - EXERCISE - 8(C) [पृष्ठ २१३]

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पाठ 8 Current Electricity
EXERCISE - 8(C) | Q 20. | पृष्ठ २१३

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