Calculating Average Power Consumption from 1650 KWH/Month

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To calculate the average power consumption rate from a monthly usage of 1650 KWH, one must convert KWH to watts. The formula used is 1650 KWH multiplied by 1000 WH per KWH, resulting in 1.65 million watts. However, it's important to recognize that KWH measures energy, while watts measure power. To find the average power consumption in watts, divide the total energy by the number of hours in a month. This calculation clarifies the distinction between energy and power rates.
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Homework Statement



If the average KWH used per month in a household is 1650KWH for the year, what is the average power consumption rate in watts that gives this average KWH energy value?

Homework Equations



KWH X 1000WH/1KWH = W?

The Attempt at a Solution



1650KWH x 1000WH/1kWH = 1.65x106 W

Is this right?
 
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No, KiloWatt-Hour is a unit of energy, Watts are a rate of energy.

1 kilowatt-hour is the number of Joules generated in 1 hour at a rate of 1 kilowatt. With this, you should be able to calculate what rate the question is looking for.
 

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