Which of the following devices would you expect to consume the most energy for each hour that it operates? a portable tape recorder an electric space heater a desk lamp an electric can openerwhich of the following devices would you expect to consume the most energy for each hour that it operates? the answer is an electric space heater?

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Cali Duran

11 August, 16:58

Which of the following devices would you expect to consume the most energy for each hour that it operates? a portable tape recorder an electric space heater a desk lamp an electric can openerwhich of the following devices would you expect to consume the most energy for each hour that it operates? the answer is an electric space heater?

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Trevor Beard · Answer 1

You are correct, the answer is an electric space heater.

The reason for this is because the heating element generates heat by resisting the flow of current. For this reason, other similar devices such as irons take up a large amount of energy as well.