Power in HouseHoLd

circuiTs
The wires used in homes to carry electricity have very
low resistance. However, if the current is high enough, the
power will increase and the wires can become hot enough to
start a fire.

To avoid this, we use fuses or circuit breakers, which

disconnect when the current goes above a
predetermined value.
Electrical Fuse
Circuit Breakers
ELecTric
PowerWatt
Unit:

P = W/t P= I2R
ELecTric
P120
owAneV.relectric heater has a resistance of 1,430 Ω and operates at
What is the power rating of the heater? How much
electrical energy does it use in 24 hours?

G: R=1,430Ω ; V=120V G: P=10.07W ; t=24 hr

R: Pe=? ; E=? R: E=?
E: E: P = W/t ; W=E=Pt
S: E = (10.07W)
S: Pe= (120V)2/1,430Ω
(86,400s)
Pe= 14,400 V2/1,430Ω A: E = 870,048 J
A: Pe= 10.07 W
DAiLy HouseHoLd energy
consum pTion
● Electrical companies charge you for the amount of electrical
energy you use.
● kWh

How much does the heater operate for one month?

E = (10.07W)(1 month)
E = (0.01007kW)(720hr)
E = 7.25 kWh
Cost = (7.25)(₱ 10.9001)
Cost = ₱ 79.03
How much does a 75-W industrial fan operates for one
month if it is being used 16 hours a day?
E = (75W)(480 hr)
E = (0.075kW)(480hr)
E = 36 kWh
Cost = (36)(₱ 10.9001)
Cost = ₱ 392.40