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How much energy is dissipated over a 2.5 minute period when a 5.0 A current runs through a potential difference of 80 V?

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The formula for calculating power is expressed as

P = IV

where

P = power

I = current

V = voltage

From the information given,

V = 80

I = 5

Thus,

Power = 5 x 80 = 400

The formula for calculating energy is expressed as

Energy = power x time

Given that time = 2.5 minute, we would convert it to seconds

Recall,

1 minute = 60 seconds

2.5 minutes = 2.5 x 60 = 150 seconds

Thus,

Energy = 400 x 150

Energy = 60000 J

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