Electricity Usage

Matching Game

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One at a time, drag a common household item from the right - to the correct measurement (watts/hour) on the left.

The items used in the game are often found in individual lodging rooms, small kitchenettes, or in an office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Your particular household item could use more or less energy than the items listed here.
2) Some things use more or less energy based on how high you crank them (e.g. ovens, stereos).

3) Some items may not be used for a full hour, but the watts/hour is used for standardization

 

Data from http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/howmuch.html

 

Created by Wynne