A lamp is marked 220V 60 W. Calculate the energy it would consume when connected to a 220V source for 1 hour.

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 1988 (Objective) Subject: Physics

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A lamp is marked 220V 60 W. Calculate the energy it would consume when connected to a 220V source for 1 hour.
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The lamp has a power rating of 60W and is connected to a 220V source. We can calculate the current consumed by the lamp using Ohm's Law: I = P/V Where I is the current, P is the power and V is the voltage. So, I = 60W / 220V = 0.27A The energy consumed by the lamp in one hour can be calculated using the formula: Energy = Power x Time Where Time is the duration for which the lamp is switched on. Therefore, Energy = 60W x 1 hour = 60 Wh = 60 x 3600J = 216000J Therefore, the energy consumed by the lamp when connected to a 220V source for 1 hour is 216000J. Hence, the correct option is (a) 216000J.

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