Physics

Physics

Problem

An electric heater is marked "1.2 kW". a. (i) Express its power in watts. b. (ii) Convert this power to joules per second. c. (iii) A household circuit can safely supply at most 3 kW3\,\text{kW}. How many such heaters can be connected to the circuit at one time without exceeding the limit? Show your calculations.

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