An electric heater is marked " " and contains a coil of nichrome wire.

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Problem

An electric heater is marked "1.5 kW,  230 V1.5\,\text{kW},\;230\,\text{V}" and contains a coil of nichrome wire. (i) Calculate the current drawn by the heater when it is connected to the mains supply. (ii) How much electrical energy is converted into heat in 20 min20\,\text{min} of continuous operation? (iii) If the cost of electrical energy is Rs. 7.507.50 per kilowatt–hour, find the cost of using this heater for 66 hours every day for 3030 days.

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