Physics

Physics

Problem

An electric room heater works in the following repeating cycle: it operates at 1000 W for the first 20 minutes, then at 600 W for the next 40 minutes, and is switched off for 10 minutes. This cycle repeats continuously for 3 hours. a. (i) Determine the electrical energy used in one complete cycle. b. (ii) How many full cycles occur in 3 hours? c. (iii) Calculate the total electrical energy consumed in 3 hours in kilowatt-hours.

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