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Understanding energy transfers in domestic appliances

Electricity and circuitsElectrical energy transfers

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Domestic appliances transfer energy through various mechanisms.
  • For example, an electric kettle converts electrical energy into thermal energy to heat water.
  • Similarly, a microwave transforms electrical energy into electromagnetic radiation, which heats food.
  • Understanding these mechanisms helps in recognizing how appliances utilize energy to perform their functions.

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What are power ratings?

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Power ratings indicate the rate at which an appliance converts energy, measured in watts (W).

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Check the power rating to estimate energy usage.

Higher ratings correlate with faster performance.

Understand each appliance's energy transfer mechanism.

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