A washing machine rated is used for every day.

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

A washing machine rated 2 kW2\,\text{kW} is used for 1.5 h1.5\,\text{h} every day. (i) Calculate the electrical energy consumed in a 30-day month, in kWh. (ii) Electricity costs Rs 6 per kWh during peak hours and Rs 4 per kWh during off-peak hours. If the machine is shifted entirely to off-peak hours, determine the monthly saving in the electricity bill.

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