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If P= IV
And V = IR (I=V/R
Then P = IV = I2R = V2 / R
We receive a power bill, nut were not charged for power, were charged
for energy
Usually were charged in kilowatt hours (kWh)
Why?
A cup of tea
1 kW Kettle with a time of 90 seconds to boil
How many joules of energy must I purchase?
E= VIt
VI = P
E= Pt = 1000 x 90 = 90000J