1.3 The Usefulness Of Electrical Appliences Flashcards

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Q

What is work done? And what is it measured in?

A

A way of describing energy transferred

Joules (J)

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What is power? And what is it measured in?

A

The rate of doing work

Watts (W)

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3
Q

What does the amount of energy an appliance transfers depend on?

A

How long the appliance is switched on

Its power

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4
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How does time affect wasted heat?

A

The greater the speed the greater the heat loss

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