An electric heater rated at 1000 watts (1 kilowatt), operating for one hour uses one kilowatt-hour (equivalent to 3.6 megajoules) of energy. A television rated at 100 watts operating for 10 hours continuously uses one kilowatt-hour. A 40-watt light bulb operating continuously for 25 hours uses one kilowatt-hour.
What are some of the health effects from exposure to ozone? Ozone is very harmful to the lungs. Exposure to ozone can make breathing difficult, inflame the lungs and lining of the respiratory tract, lead to permanent lung damage, and make it harder for the body to fight respiratory diseases. Symptoms to watch for include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness/chest pain.
1 Ozone is a naturally occurring gas found in the troposphere and other parts of the atmosphere. 2  Tropospheric ozone is often called bad ozone because it can damage living tissue and break down certain materials. Tropospheric ozone is often called bad ozone because it can damage living tissue and break down certain materials. 2  Concentrations of ozone are not uniform in the troposphere. 3  Longer exposure to ozone will increase the negative effects.