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Power

Power. The rate of conversion of electrical energy. Power. The watt (W) is a unit of power. Power is the rate at which energy moves or is used. One joule per second is equal to one watt. Power. One watt is a pretty small amount of power.

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Power

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  1. Power The rate of conversion of electrical energy

  2. Power • The watt (W) is a unit of power. • Power is the rate at which energy moves or is used. • One joule per second is equal to one watt.

  3. Power • One watt is a pretty small amount of power. • In everyday use, larger units are more convenient to use. • A kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1,000 watts.

  4. Power Potential Difference (volts) P = V I Power (watts) Current (amps)

  5. Power • Electric companies charge for the number of kilowatt-hours used during a set period of time, often a month. • One kilowatt-hour (kWh) means that a kilowatt of power has been used for one hour. • One kilowatt-hour is 3.6 x 106 joules.

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