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To determine the amount of water in kilograms in the kettle, we can use the formula:

Energy = mass * specific heat capacity * temperature change

The energy consumed by the electric jug can be calculated using the power rating and the time taken:

Energy = power * time

Given: Power rating = 125 kW Time taken = 20 seconds

Energy = 125 kW * 20 s = 2500 kJ

The specific heat capacity of water is approximately 4.18 kJ/(kg·°C). The temperature change is the difference between the final boiling temperature (100 °C) and the initial room temperature (20 °C):

Temperature change = 100 °C - 20 °C = 80 °C

Now, we can rearrange the formula to solve for mass:

mass = energy / (specific heat capacity * temperature change)

mass = 2500 kJ / (4.18 kJ/(kg·°C) * 80 °C)

mass ≈ 75.30 kg

Therefore, approximately 75.30 kilograms of water are in the kettle.

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