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Two identical electric space heaters run for the same amount of time
PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
Two identical electric space heaters run for the same amount of time. One is rated at
1000
W
1000\,\text{W}
1000
W
and the other at
1500
W
1500\,\text{W}
1500
W
. Without performing a detailed numerical calculation, explain which heater delivers more energy to the room and why.
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