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An electric kettle rated at 220V, 2.2kW works for 3 hours. Find the energy consumed and the current drawn.

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Given,

V = 220V

P = 2.2kW = 2200 watt T = 3 hours

We know that

Energy consumed = PT = 6.6kWh We also know that,

P = VI

Therefore, I = 10 amp

Science · Class 10