How To Find Time Using Electric Energy And Power

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To determine the time (\( t \)) when electric energy (\( E \)) and power (\( P \)) are known, use the formula:

\[ t = \dfrac{E}{P} \]


where:

  • \( t \) is the time (in seconds, s),
  • \( E \) is the electric energy (in joules, J),
  • \( P \) is the power (in watts, W).


Example 1: Time for a Fan to Consume Energy

Scenario: A fan consumes \( 90000 \, \text{J} \) of energy at a power of \( 30 \, \text{W} \). How long does it run?


Calculation:

1. Given:

  \[ E = 90000 \, \text{J} \]

  \[ P = 30 \, \text{W} \]


2. Substitute into the Time Formula:

  \[ t = \dfrac{E}{P} \]

  \[ t = \dfrac{90000}{30} \]


3. Calculate:

  \[ t = 3000 \, \text{s} \]


Final Value: The fan runs for \( 3000 \, \text{s} \) (50 minutes).


Example 2: Time for a TV to Use Energy

Scenario: A TV uses \( 1080000 \, \text{J} \) of energy at \( 150 \, \text{W} \). How much time does it take?


Calculation:

1. Given:

  \[ E = 1080000 \, \text{J} \]

  \[ P = 150 \, \text{W} \]


2. Substitute into the Time Formula:

  \[ t = \dfrac{E}{P} \]

  \[ t = \dfrac{1080000}{150} \]


3. Calculate:

  \[ t = 7200 \, \text{s} \]


Final Value: The TV runs for \( 7200 \, \text{s} \) (2 hours).


Example 3: Time for a Smartphone to Drain Battery

Scenario: A smartphone consumes \( 18000 \, \text{J} \) of energy at a power of \( 5 \, \text{W} \). How long does it last?


Calculation:

1. Given:

  \[ E = 18000 \, \text{J} \]

  \[ P = 5 \, \text{W} \]


2. Substitute into the Time Formula:

  \[ t = \dfrac{E}{P} \]

  \[ t = \dfrac{18000}{5} \]


3. Calculate:

  \[ t = 3600 \, \text{s} \]


Final Value: The smartphone lasts for \( 3600 \, \text{s} \) (1 hour).


Summary

To find the time (\( t \)), use the formula:


\[ t = \dfrac{E}{P} \]


In the examples provided:

1. Fan: \( 3000 \, \text{s} \) (50 minutes)

2. TV: \( 7200 \, \text{s} \) (2 hours)

3. Smartphone: \( 3600 \, \text{s} \) (1 hour)

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