A mobile phone charger draws O.2 A of current from the 120 V wall outlet. How much energy does it use if it were plugged in for 24 hours? * 0.58 kWh 35 kWh 0.024 kWh 2,070 kWh

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A mobile phone charger draws O.2 A of current from the 120 V wall outlet. How
much energy does it use if it were plugged in for 24 hours? *
0.58 kWh
35 kWh
0.024 kWh
2,070 kWh
Transcribed Image Text:A mobile phone charger draws O.2 A of current from the 120 V wall outlet. How much energy does it use if it were plugged in for 24 hours? * 0.58 kWh 35 kWh 0.024 kWh 2,070 kWh
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Why is the answer not approx 0.58 kWh as P = (0.2)(120) = 24 W = 0.024 kW 

and if E = P*t then E = 0.024 kW * 24 h = 0.58 kWh? Is this not the correct answer? The solution above multiples 24 by 60? Why?

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