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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [3] § 11.8 ELECTRIC POWER
Answer the following:
  1. (a) What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device ? Write its SI unit. (1½)
  2. (b) An electric kettle of 2kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in (i) kilowatt hour and (ii) joules. (1½)
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Model Answer

(a) Electric power of an electrical device is the rate at which it consumes electrical energy.
$$P = \frac{W}{t} = VI$$
SI unit: Watt (W).

(b) Given: Power P = 2 kW, Time t = 2 h

(i) Energy in kilowatt hour:
$$E = P \times t = 2 \text{ kW} \times 2 \text{ h} = \textbf{4 kWh}$$

(ii) Energy in joules:
$$1 \text{ kWh} = 3.6 \times 10^6 \text{ J}$$
$$E = 4 \times 3.6 \times 10^6 = \textbf{1.44 \times 10^7 \text{ J}}$$

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Explanation
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