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This document outlines an individual activity focused on calculating electrical energy consumption in households. It provides objectives, materials needed, and a detailed procedure for determining the cost of using various appliances based on their wattage, usage hours, and electricity rates. Students are encouraged to compute energy consumption for at least three appliances and summarize their findings in a conclusion.

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[Activity 1] Electric Consumption

This document outlines an individual activity focused on calculating electrical energy consumption in households. It provides objectives, materials needed, and a detailed procedure for determining the cost of using various appliances based on their wattage, usage hours, and electricity rates. Students are encouraged to compute energy consumption for at least three appliances and summarize their findings in a conclusion.

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Individual Activity No.

1:

ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________________


GRADE AND SECTION: _____________________ INSTRUCTOR: ________________

Objectives:
The learners will demonstrate the applications of the following concepts:
1. Solve problems involving current, resistivity, resistance, and Ohm’s law in contexts such
as, but not limited to, batteries and bulbs, household wiring, selection of fuses, and
accumulation of surface charge in the junction between wires made of different materials.
2. Compute Energy Consumption in our household by applying the concepts of electrical
energy and power.
Materials Needed:
1. electric bill
2. calculator
Procedure:
To get an accurate picture of your home's
energy consumption, you’ll need 3 figures to
calculate the electricity usage of each
appliance or electronic device:
✓ The wattage of the appliance
✓ The average number of hours you use
it per day
✓ The price you pay per kilowatt-hour
(kWh) of electricity

Your kWh rate is printed right on your electric


bill, and you can estimate your average daily
use. To determine the wattage of an
appliance, look for a label or metal plate,
which is usually in an inconspicuous place like
the back or bottom of the appliance or device.

If the wattage is listed, it will have a “W” at the


end. If you can’t find a label, check the
appliance’s original documentation or try
searching online for its technical specs.

Once you have your data, calculate the cost of use with this formula:
✓ Multiply the device’s wattage by the number of hours the appliance is used per day
✓ Divide by 1000
✓ Multiply by your kWh rate
For example, if you have a 150-watt television that you watch 5 hours per day, it consumes
750 watt-hours per day (150 x 5 = 750). You'd then divide 750 by 1000 to convert 750 watt-hours
into .75 kWh (750 ÷ 1000 = .75). If your electricity rate is 12¢ per kWh, that means it costs 9¢ per
day to use your television (.75 x .12 = .09). That should account for about $2.70 of your monthly
electric bill (.09 x 30 = 2.7).

It will take a lot of number crunching to do this with all the appliances, electronics, and
lights in your home, so if you’re looking for an easier way, turn to technology.

Computation: (atleast 3 appliances)

Conclusion:
____________________________________________________________________________
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