A computer monitor uses 2.0 A of current when it is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The monitor is never turned off. What is the yearly cost of operating the monitor if the cost of electricity is $0.12/kWh? [1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J] (a) $14 (c) $98 (e) $250 (b) $21 (d) $170 (It's e but I don't understand the explanation)

A computer monitor uses 2.0 A of current when it is plugged into a 120 V outlet. The monitor is never turned off. What is the yearly cost of operating the monitor if the cost of electricity is $0.12/kWh? [1 kWh = 3.6 x 106 J] (a) $14 (c) $98 (e) $250 (b) $21 (d) $170 (It's e but I don't understand the explanation)

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Chapter33: Particle Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21CQ: An antibaryon has three antiquarks with colors What is its color?

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