An electric drill operating at 120 . volts draws a current...

An electric drill operating at 120 . volts draws a current of $3.00$ amperes. What is the total amount of electrical energy used by the drill during $1.00$ minutes of operation? (A) $2.16 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{~J}$ (B) $2.40 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}$ (C) $3.60 \times 10^{2} \mathrm{~J}$ (D) $4.00 \times 10^{1} \mathrm{~J}$

An electric drill operating at 120 . volts draws a current of $3.00$ amperes. What is the total amount of electrical energy used by the drill during $1.00$ minutes of operation?
(A) $2.16 \times 10^{4} \mathrm{~J}$
(B) $2.40 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~J}$
(C) $3.60 \times 10^{2} \mathrm{~J}$
(D) $4.00 \times 10^{1} \mathrm{~J}$

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Electrical Power

Electrical power is the rate at which energy is consumed or generated in a circuit, determined by the product of voltage and current. It quantifies how quickly work is done or energy is transferred in an electrical system.

Electrical Energy

Electrical energy is the total energy transferred or consumed over a period of time. It is calculated by multiplying electrical power by the duration of operation, representing the cumulative work done by an electrical device.

Unit Conversion

Correct unit conversion is essential in physics problems to ensure consistency. Converting time units, such as minutes to seconds, enables proper calculation when using equations that require standard SI units.