Power

Remember that: -

power = potential difference x current

P=VI
power, P, in watts, W
potential difference, V, in volts, V
current, I, in amperes, A

Task

Copy and complete the table below: -

Potential
Appliance Current (A) Power (W)
difference (V)

Kettle 230 10

Hair dryer 230 2

Car headlamp 12 48

Television 230 230

Iron 230 920

Vacuum cleaner 230 5

Washing machine 230 2 990

Electric shower 230 45

PC and monitor 230 161

Games console 230 46

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Answers

Potential
Appliance Current (A) Power (W)
difference (V)

Kettle 230 10 2 300

Hair dryer 230 2 260

Car headlamp 12 4 48

Television 230 1 230

Iron 230 4 920

Vacuum cleaner 230 5 1 150

Washing machine 230 13 2 990

Electric shower 230 45 10 350

PC and monitor 230 0.7 161

Games console 230 0.2 46

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