If a blow dryer uses 1.1 x 10³ J of energy, and it is in use for 15 minutes, what is its power? the answer is... a. 990 W b. 1.2 W c. 4400 W d. 18 000 W e. 980 W

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Problem 10MC: Power is expressed by which of the following units? (4.4) (a) J/s (b) N m (c) W s (d) W/m
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If a blow dryer uses 1.1 x 10³ J of energy, and it is in use for 15 minutes, what is its power? the answer is...

a. 990 W

b. 1.2 W

c. 4400 W

d. 18 000 W

e. 980 W

 

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