Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

The consumption of energy by 60-watt bulb in 2 seconds is:

Correct answer: B. 120 J

  • A. 20 J
  • B. 120 J
  • C. 30 J
  • D. 0.02 J

Explanation

The energy consumed by a 60-watt bulb in 2 seconds can be calculated using the power formula: P = E/t. Here, P is the power in watts (60 W), E is the energy in joules, and t is the time in seconds (2 s). Rearranging the formula gives E = P × t, which results in E = 60 × 2 = 120 J. Option B is correct. The other options provide incorrect values due to miscalculation or misunderstanding of the formula.

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