Heater A is rated and Heater B is rated

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Heater A is rated 500 W500\,\text{W} and Heater B is rated 1000 W1000\,\text{W}. Both are operated for 5 min5\,\text{min} continuously. Which statement about the energy (work done) by the heaters during this period is correct? (a) Both heaters do the same work. (b) The work done cannot be compared with the given data. (c) Heater B does twice the work done by Heater A. (d) Heater A does twice the work done by Heater B.

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