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An electric toaster draws current 8 A in a circuit with source of voltage 220 V. It is used for 2 h. Find the cost of operating the toaster if the cost of electrical energy is ₹ 4.50 per kWh. - Physics

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An electric toaster draws current 8 A in a circuit with source of voltage 220 V. It is used for 2 h. Find the cost of operating the toaster if the cost of electrical energy is ₹ 4.50 per kWh.

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Solution

I = 8 A

V = 220 V

Power = P = VI

P = 220 × 8W

= `[(220 xx 8)/1000] xx 2` kWh

Energy consumed in 2hrs

Cost of electrical energy = `[(1760 xx 2)/1000] xx 4.50`

= ₹ 15.84

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Chapter 8: Current Electricity - EXERCISE - 8(C) [Page 213]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Current Electricity
EXERCISE - 8(C) | Q 19. | Page 213

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