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CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)(ii)

An Energy Guide label shows an estimated yearly energy cost of $450 based on an average electricity cost of 50¢ per kW h.

Assuming 1 month = 30 days, determine the average power consumption of the refrigerator in watts.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Calculate the energy consumption of the refrigerator per month.[3 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)State the names of each of the three pins.[3 marks]
  3. 1(b)(ii)Explain why the manufacturer insists the earth/third pin must not be removed, even though the refrigerator functions with two pins.[2 marks]
  4. 1(c)Given the refrigerator volume of 0.40 m³, air density of 1.29 kg m⁻³, specific heat capacity of air of 600 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹, and 1 kW h = 3.6 × 10⁶ J, calculate the…[5 marks]

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