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The image given below displays kilowatt-hour meter readings recorded at two distinct points in time.

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Assuming a continuously running 2000 W air conditioner as the sole electrical device in use, calculate the time interval, in hours, between these two meter readings.

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Answer

Given,

  • Power rating of air conditioner (P) = 2000 W
  • Initial meter reading = 856 KWh = 856 x 1000 Wh = 8,56,000 Wh
  • Final meter reading = 1567 KWh = 1567 x 1000 Wh = 15,67,000 Wh

Now,

Total electrical energy consumed (E) = Final meter reading - Initial meter reading = 15,67,000 - 8,56,000 = 7,11,000 Wh

Then

Total time interval = EP=7110002000=7112\dfrac{\text E}{\text P} = \dfrac {711000}{2000} = \dfrac {711}{2} = 355.5 hours

So, the air conditioner is running for 355.5 hours.

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