Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
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Chapter 9, Problem 3SC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term which is represented by the label of a washing machine, which says that it uses 575kWh per year, is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Power is defines as the capacity to do some work.

The power that arises by utilizing the chemical or physical resources for providing heat and light or carrying out various processes is known as energy.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, it can only be converted from one form to other forms.

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