Physics 5054 · O Level · Uses of electricity

Uses of electricity — practice question

The diagram illustrates the circuit for a hair-dryer. The fan motor is rated at $0.10\,\text{kW}$ and each heater is rated at $0.40\,\text{kW}$. Electricity costs $8.0\,\text{cents/kW h}$. What is the cost of operating the hair-dryer for two hours when switches P and Q are closed and switch R is open?

  • A1.6 cents
  • B4.0 cents
  • C6.4 cents
  • D8.0 cents

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