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An electric heater uses 600 kJ of electrical energy in 5 minutes. Calculate its power rating.

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Solution

Work = 600kJ
= 600000J

Time = 5 minutes
= 5 x 60= 300 seconds

Power = Work/Time
= 600000/300
= 2000 W or 2kW

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