At what rate per hour does a 1 kW heater convert electrical energy into heat?

At what rate per hour does a 1 kW heater convert electrical energy into heat? Correct Answer 3.6 MJ

Energy = power x time 1 kW is 1,000 watts Since 1 watt is 1 joule per sec 1,000 watts is 1,000 joules per sec In one hour there are 3,600 seconds Substituting in the equation energy = 1,000 x 3,600 joules = 3,600,000 joules = 3.6 MJ Therefore a 1 kW heater converts 3.6 MJ of electrical energy into heat per hour.

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