A hair dryer uses 2000J in 5 seconds when on full power. The power used is?

we are told that E = 2000J  and t = 5s  we need to find P

recall which formula used energy, time and power 

P = E/t 

sub in values 

P = 2000/5 

= 400 W (DONT FORGET UNITS) 

TF

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave?


Outline the structure of the alpha and beta particle and give their overall charge and a material which it cannot pass through.


If a ball is thrown at a velocity of 5m/s, what height does it reach?


Describe how making a saucepan black and adding fins will help heat food up faster