A typical incandescent reading lamp runs at 60W. If it is left on constantly, how much energy (J) is consumed per day, and what is the weekly cost if energy is charged at a rate of 12.5 cents per kilowatthour?

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1. A typical incandescent reading lamp runs at 60W. If it is left
on constantly, how much energy (J) is consumed per day,
and what is the weekly cost if energy is charged at a rate of
12.5 cents per kilowatthour?

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