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Chapter 20: Problem 9: An electric water heater consumes 4.5 kW for 2.2 h per day. a) What is the cost (in $) of running it for one year if electricity costs 13 cents/kWh?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter22: Electric Current

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 93A

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Chapter 20: Problem 9: An electric water heater consumes 4.5 kW for 2.2 h per day.

a) What is the cost (in $) of running it for one year if electricity costs 13 cents/kWh?

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