Physics
'A geyser is rated 240 W – 220 V'. Explain the meaning of this statement.
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ICSE 2023
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It means that if the geyser is operated on a 220 V supply, the electric power consumed by it is 240 W i.e., 240 J of electric energy is consumed by the geyser in 1 s.
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