ElectricityDiagram
Power Ratings of Common Appliances
Part of Electrical Power & Energy — GCSE Physics
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 is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. 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.
Topic position
Section 5 of 15
Practice
15 questions
Recall
30 flashcards
📊 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!