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A 4-kW resistance heater in a water heater runs for 3 hours to raise the water temperature to the desired level. Determine the amount of electric energy used in both kWh and kJ.
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A 4-kW resistance heater in a water heater runs for 3 hours to raise the water temperature to the desired level. Determine the amount of electric energy used in both kWh and kJ.

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Answer:

12kWhr

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy = Power * Time

Power = 4kW

Time = 3hrs

Substitute into the formula

Energy used up = 4kW * 3hrs

Energy used up = 12kWhr

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