This diagram covers Power Ratings of Common Appliances within Electrical Power & Energy for GCSE Physics. Revise Electrical Power & Energy in Electricity for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 30 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 5 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
📊 Power Ratings of Common Appliances
| Appliance | Power | Energy in 1 hour | Cost at 30p/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charger | 5 W | 0.005 kWh | 0.15p |
| LED bulb | 10 W | 0.01 kWh | 0.3p |
| Laptop | 50 W | 0.05 kWh | 1.5p |
| Television | 100 W | 0.1 kWh | 3p |
| Fridge (average) | 150 W | 0.15 kWh | 4.5p |
| Desktop computer | 200 W | 0.2 kWh | 6p |
| Washing machine | 2000 W | 2 kWh | 60p |
| Kettle | 3000 W | 3 kWh | 90p |
| Electric shower | 9000 W | 9 kWh | £2.70 |
Key insight: A 10-minute shower costs more than leaving a phone charger plugged in for an ENTIRE WEEK!
Practice questions for Electrical Power & Energy
What is the unit of electrical power?
Explain why the National Grid transmits electricity at high voltage to reduce energy losses.
Quick recall flashcards
Unit of power?
Watt (W) or joules per second (J/s)
What is 1 watt?
1 joule of energy transferred per second (1 W = 1 J/s)