The internal energy of the water in a container is increased by 440 kJ by means of an electric heater. Since the electric current passing through the heater is 5 Amperes and the operating time of the heater is 13 minutes and 20 seconds, how many volts is the voltage applied to the heater?

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The internal energy of the water in a container is increased by 440 kJ by means of an electric heater. Since the electric current passing through the heater is 5 Amperes and the operating time of the heater is 13 minutes and 20 seconds, how many volts is the voltage applied to the heater?
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