Physics · Electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity

The electrical energy in kilowatt hours consumed in operating ten bulbs for 10 h

The electrical energy in kilowatt hours consumed in operating ten \( 50 ~ W \) bulbs for 10 hrs/day in a month of 30 days is

  • A. 1500
  • B. 15000
  • C. 15
  • D. 150

Step-by-step solution

Total power = 10 bulbs × 50 W = 500 W = 0.5 kW. Daily usage = 10 h, so daily energy = 0.5 kW × 10 h = 5 kWh. Over 30 days: 5 kWh/day × 30 days = 150 kWh. Hence answer is 150.
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