GK QUESTION#3100
1 kilowatt is equivalent to:
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Answer
B. 3600 KJ/h
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Explanation
A kilowatt is 1000 J/s. Multiplying the numerator and denominator by 3600 s per hour gives 3600000 J/h, or 3600 kJ/h. This is a conversion of power; a kilowatt-hour is instead a unit of energy.